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homemaker

Homemaker (noun) means a person, often not working outside the home, who runs a household and looks after its members. Example: “She left her office job to become a full-time homemaker.”

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A person, often not working outside the home, who runs a household and looks after its members.
"She left her office job to become a full-time homemaker."

How to use homemaker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who manages the household — cooking, cleaning, raising children — usually instead of holding an outside job.

Word forms

homemakers plural

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Etymology

From home + maker.

housewife lady of the house woman of the house

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Frequently asked questions

What does “homemaker” mean?

The word “homemaker” means a person, often not working outside the home, who runs a household and looks after its members. In plain terms, someone who manages the household — cooking, cleaning, raising children — usually instead of holding an outside job.

How do you use “homemaker” in a sentence?

Here is “homemaker” used in a sentence: “She left her office job to become a full-time homemaker.”

What part of speech is “homemaker”?

“Homemaker” is a noun.

What is the meaning of homemaker?

"homemaker" (noun) means a person, often not working outside the home, who runs a household and looks after its members.

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