Homemaker vs. Housewife — What's the Difference?

A person who manages a household, especially as their main occupation.

A woman's sewing kit or small pouch containing needles, thread, and other sewing essentials.

A person who prioritizes the welfare and organization of their household.

A woman who dedicates her time primarily to homemaking activities.

Someone skilled in domestic tasks.

A married woman who manages and organizes her household, often not employed outside the home.

A person, irrespective of gender, responsible for home management.

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.

Someone who creates a comfortable living environment.

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

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

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

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

A married woman who manages the household as her main occupation and whose spouse usually earns the family income.

One who manages a household, especially as one's main daily activity.

(hŭzĭf) A small container for needles, thread, and other sewing equipment.

(plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.

(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

(plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.

Alternative form of housewive

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

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

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

A woman dedicated to domestic concerns, especially in relation to her family.

A term emphasizing the marital status of a woman in relation to her domestic role.