SAHM
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of SAHM
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
SAHM: I am sorry your husband chose this moment of three children and zero sources of outside income to show his true self.
From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2022
Please don’t misunderstand me—l admire the amount of work that goes into being a SAHM, and as someone who works in child care and education, I know it’s a difficult job.
From Slate • Aug. 30, 2020
How much does he know about your day-to-day life as a SAHM?
From Slate • Jan. 15, 2020
Now Im a SAHM, now my work is far more meaningful then it was at the office and now that I work 10x as hard... & no one is interested in hearing about my day.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2018
In other words, don’t assume that because you’ve been working as a SAHM, you’ll receive alimony covering full support.
From Forbes • May 29, 2014
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