housewife
noun/ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf/
Frequency rank: #8,579 most common English word
Meaning
A married woman whose main occupation is managing her household and caring for her family.
Example sentence
My neighbor works as housewife during the day, taking care of her children and managing the home.
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