Associations to the word «Housewife»

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

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

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

HOUSEWIFE, verb. Alternative form of housewive

HOUSEWIFE, noun. A wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income.