Определение слова «housewife» на английский

noun

1. (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.

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

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

4. (plural "housewives", obsolete) A worthless woman; a hussy.

verb

1. Alternative form of housewive.