noun
- plural of housemother; women employed to supervise and manage the domestic affairs of a residence hall, dormitory, or similar institutional living space, typically at a college or boarding school
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in educational contexts
Examples
- The housemothers at the dormitory helped students adjust to college life.
- Several housemothers were responsible for maintaining order in the residence halls.
- The housemothers organized social events and enforced house rules.
- She worked as one of the housemothers during her graduate studies.
- The housemothers provided support and guidance to first-year students.