Housewife — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhau̇s-ˌwīf/ house·wife

Meaning & Definition of Housewife

Housewife (noun)

  1. a married woman in charge of a household
  2. a pocket-size container for small articles (such as thread)

Housewife (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a married woman in charge of a household

    "She was career-minded and never intended to be a 1950s style housewife."

    similar: hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, stay-at-home, helpmate, helpmeet, lady, madam, missus, Mrs., old lady, wife, wifey, woman (chiefly dialect), bride, better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soulmate, spouse, dowager, matron, widow

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Housewife

The most common words with a similar meaning to Housewife:

Chiefly dialect: woman
hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, stay-at-home, helpmate, helpmeet, lady, madam, missus, Mrs., old lady, wife, wifey, bride, better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soulmate, spouse, dowager, matron, widow

Word Forms of Housewife

Inflections: housewives

Derived words: housewifeliness (noun), housewifely (adjective), housewifery (noun), housewifey (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Housewife

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Housewife

What does "Housewife" mean?

"Housewife" means a married woman in charge of a household. As a noun, it is defined as: a married woman in charge of a household.

What is another word for "Housewife"?

Other words for "Housewife" include hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, stay-at-home, helpmate, helpmeet, lady and madam. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Housewife" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Housewife"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Housewife". Common alternatives include hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, stay-at-home, helpmate, helpmeet, lady, madam, missus and Mrs..

How do you use "Housewife" in a sentence?

Examples of "Housewife" in a sentence: "She was career-minded and never intended to be a 1950s style housewife.".

Is "Housewife" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Housewife" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Housewife"?

"Housewife" is pronounced /ˈhau̇s-ˌwīf/ and divided into syllables as house·wife.

What is the origin of the word "Housewife"?

First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Housewife" meaning "a married woman in charge of a household"?

When "Housewife" (noun) means a married woman in charge of a household, synonyms include hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, stay-at-home, helpmate and helpmeet.