homemaker

noun
UK: /ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkə/
US: /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkər/

  1. A person, especially a woman, who manages a home and family.

    1. My mother was a homemaker while I was growing up.
    2. Being a homemaker is a demanding job, requiring many different skills and dedication.

Synonyms

housewife househusband homesteader

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "homemaker" is /ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkə/ in British English and /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "homemaker": housewife, househusband, homesteader.

Example usage of "homemaker": "My mother was a homemaker while I was growing up.". More examples on the page.