housewife
/ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf/
noun
- A woman who manages her household, especially one who does not have paid employment outside the home.
- My grandmother was a housewife who raised four children and kept a spotless home.
- After quitting her job, she became a housewife and focused on managing the household.
- Many modern housewives also run small businesses from home.
- A small sewing kit or case for carrying basic mending supplies.
- The soldier carried a housewife in his duffel bag to repair torn uniforms.
- She packed a housewife with needles, thread, and buttons for the trip.
- I keep a housewife in my travel bag for quick clothing fixes.
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