as in stay-at-home
chiefly US
a person who does work at home and usually does not have another job outside the home
TV commercials often show happy homemakers.
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Recent Examples of homemaker
Thyra Hansen, a homemaker and Tyler, Minnesota, daughter of Danish immigrants, died of cancer when Hagerty was 9.
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Hannah Shirley, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
There are also a handful of returning faces in this new set of episodes, chief among them the aforementioned Martin, who is both the least experienced homemaker of all of Meghan’s friends and the person who best reflects the show’s premise.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Their father, José, a wealthy Cuban-American entertainment executive, lived a life of privilege in Beverly Hills, while their mother, Kitty, was a former schoolteacher and homemaker.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Sarah, a talented soprano and a spectacular cook who grew spices in her garden, was a homemaker extraordinaire.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2025
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Hannah Shirley, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
There are also a handful of returning faces in this new set of episodes, chief among them the aforementioned Martin, who is both the least experienced homemaker of all of Meghan’s friends and the person who best reflects the show’s premise.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Their father, José, a wealthy Cuban-American entertainment executive, lived a life of privilege in Beverly Hills, while their mother, Kitty, was a former schoolteacher and homemaker.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Sarah, a talented soprano and a spectacular cook who grew spices in her garden, was a homemaker extraordinaire.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homemaker
Noun
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The term tradwife refers to a modern-day housewife who embraces traditional gender roles, centering her life around homemaking, childcare and supporting her husband—not financially, but through homecooked meals and providing a clean and tidy living environment.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The new series assembles 10 housewives from across the continent for what producers are calling a celebration of Pan-African sisterhood and glamor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cohen wasn't present for the viewing, sources told PEOPLE, nor were the househusbands (both are staples at RHONJ reunions).—
Dave Quinn,
Peoplemag,
29 July 2024
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With his zeal for Jesus sweaters and his living-room church organ, Bernie plays the bumbling househusband to his successful businesswoman wife Eva (Alicia Silverstone), and father to his diligent scientist son Adam (Walt Klink) and moody shut-in daughter Sarah (Gaite Jansen).—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2024
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The sun looms on Moselle as viewers find Maggie and the family’s beloved and long-time housekeeper, Gloria (Kathleen Wilhoite), preparing a soiree in celebration of Alex’s father, Randolph (Gerald McRaney).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The couple's staff like the children's nanny, Maria Turrion Borrallo, who has been with the family since George was a baby, and the housekeepers are expected to live on other smaller properties on the estate.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Homemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homemaker. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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