Homemaker vs. Housewife

Homemakernoun

(US) A person who maintains the upkeep of his or her residence, especially one who is not employed outside the home.

Homemakernoun

a wife who who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

Homemakernoun

a person, especially a woman, who manages a home.

Housewifenoun

A woman, often unemployed, who spends most of her time maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs.

Housewifenoun

The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

Housewifenoun

A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work; – called also hussy.

Housewifeverb

alternative form of housewive

Housewifenoun

The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

Housewifenoun

A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work; - called also hussy.

Housewifenoun

A hussy.

Housewifeverb

To manage with skill and economy, as a housewife or other female manager; to economize.

Housewifenoun

a wife who who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

Housewifenoun

a married woman whose main occupation is caring for her family, managing household affairs, and doing housework

Housewifenoun

a small case for needles, thread, and other small sewing items.

Housewife

A housewife (also known as a homemaker) is a woman whose work is running or managing her family's home—caring for her children; buying, cooking, and storing food for the family; buying goods that the family needs for everyday life; housekeeping, cleaning and maintaining the home; and making, buying and/or mending clothes for the family—and who is not employed outside the home (a career woman). A housewife who has children may be called a stay-at-home mother or mom.Webster's Dictionary defines a housewife as a married woman who is in charge of her household.