Housewife (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural house·wives [hous-wahyvz]. /ˈhaʊsˌwaɪvz/.
  1. a married woman who manages her own household, especially as her principal occupation.
  2. a sewing box; a small case or box for needles, thread, etc.
verb (used with or without object), house·wifed, house·wif·ing.
  1. to manage with efficiency and economy, as a household.
noun plural -wives
  1. a woman, typically a married woman, who keeps house, usually without having paid employment
  2. a small sewing kit issued to soldiers
Housewife (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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