Homemaker vs. Housewife

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

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.

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

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

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

(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.

A worthless woman; a hussy.

alternative form of housewive

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

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

A hussy.

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