homemaker
Americannoun
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a person who manages the household of their own family, especially as a principal occupation.
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a person employed to manage a household and do household chores for others, as for the sick or elderly.
noun
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a person, esp a housewife, who manages a home
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a social worker who manages a household during the incapacity of the housewife
Sensitive Note
See housewife.
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Example Sentences
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Homemaker Southwest was previously given a grant of £5,000 and achieved financial and charitable gains for residents of £20,600 over a six-month period.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Homemaker Tayebeh noted that Trump had "said that war would be very bad for Iran".
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Homemaker Wang Chen-wei said she has been disappointed after voting for the DPP in past elections.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2023
White was cast as "Happy Homemaker" Sue Ann Nivens in the hit series.
From Fox News • Jan. 17, 2022
Margaret K. Shupe Homemaker Margaret K. Shupe, 90, a homemaker known for her culinary skill, died May 3 of pancreatic cancer at her home in Springfield.
From Washington Post • May 9, 2010
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