househusband
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of househusband
First recorded in 1965–70; house(wife) + husband
Example Sentences
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Scott also gladly played the role of househusband when she was swamped with work.
From Washington Post
Aside from the Sierras, I’ve been a suburban househusband who gardens and spends a lot of every day typing.
From Los Angeles Times
There was a hard withdrawal period, what people must go through at 65, and then I started being a househusband and swung my attention onto Sean.
From New York Times
Re: Ron: If Ron and Ann are happy, then “househusband” with a side gig in a job of his own choosing is a perfectly valid choice.
From Seattle Times
Re: Ron: If Ron and Ann are happy, then "househusband" with a side gig in a job of his own choosing is a perfectly valid choice.
From Washington Post
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