Definition

A woman who manages a household and takes care of the family, often responsible for cooking, cleaning, and other domestic tasks.

Example

The housewife prepared dinner while the children did their homework.

Conversation

I was talking to Sarah, and she mentioned her mom was a housewife for years.

That’s interesting! It must have been a tough job managing everything at home.

Definitely! I admire how housewives keep everything running smoothly.

Absolutely, it’s a full-time role that often goes unrecognized.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To manage resources carefully and economically.

Example

She always tries to huswife her budget to save money for her vacation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I've been trying to huswife my grocery budget lately.

That's a smart move! It really helps save money.

Yeah, I realized I was overspending on snacks.

Root Explanation

Huswife → The word is formed from "hus" (from Old English *hus*, meaning house) and "wife" (from Old English *wif*, meaning woman or wife). The term "huswife" originally referred to a woman who manages a household, essentially a housewife.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' ('hus') and a 'woman' ('wife') managing it — that's what a huswife does.

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