Housewife
/hˈaʊˌswaɪf/
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Definition
(noun) A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.
Sentence Examples
I would hate to become just a housewife.
This is a great time-saving gadget for the housewife.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the past, it was very common for a woman to be a full-time ____ and mother.