Definition

A married man who takes care of the home and family while his wife earns the money.

Example

He decided to become a househusband to support his wife's career.

Conversation

Have you heard about Tom? He’s decided to be a househusband now.

Really? That’s a big change for him!

Yeah, he said he wants to support his wife’s career while taking care of the kids.

I think that's great! It’s nice to see more men taking on that role.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Househusband is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter) and "husband" (from Old English *husbonda*, meaning master of the house or household). The term refers to a man who manages the household and takes on domestic responsibilities, traditionally associated with women.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' as a place where someone lives and 'husband' as the master of that home. A househusband is a man who takes care of the home.

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