homemaking

[hohm-mey-king]

noun

1. the establishment or management of a home; duties of a homemaker.

adjective

1. of or relating to the management of a home.

   homemaking tasks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homemaking¹

First recorded in 1885–90; home + making

Example Sentences

In addition, tradwives stress self-sufficient homemaking skills, such as eating homemade and unprocessed food.

From Salon

Anyway, these complaints misunderstood why homemaking shows are an evergreen draw.

From Salon

Studies in rodents suggest they could make mothers-to-be more sensitive to smells and prone to grooming and nesting, or homemaking.

From BBC

But I also wanted to explore the historical concept of homemaking, even though homemaking now is, like, ordering on Amazon.

From Los Angeles Times

"My job was to learn homemaking skills and prepare to be a stay-at-home wife."

From Salon

Related Words

• housekeeping 
• sewing