Synonyms

homemaking

American

[hohm-mey-king] / ˈhoʊmˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

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

adjective

of or relating to the management of a home.

homemaking tasks.

Etymology

Origin of homemaking

First recorded in 1885–90; home + making

Example Sentences

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The businesswoman built her wealth in the homemaking and lifestyle industry, becoming the USA's first self-made female billionaire.

From BBC

Stewart is a billionaire businesswoman who built her success in the homemaking and lifestyle industries.

From Barron's

Unlike food fashion collaborations of the past — many of which were merely playful stunts — Ref x Nara is a whole domestic fantasy, tying homemaking to glamour.

From Salon

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

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