1. plural of housewife; women who manage their own households as their main occupation
Usage: traditional term; may be considered dated by some

Examples

• The housewives in the neighborhood organized a book club.
• Many housewives of the 1950s were expected to have dinner ready when their husbands came home.
• The survey included responses from both working mothers and housewives.
• Some housewives choose to return to work when their children start school.
• The magazine targeted housewives with articles about cooking and home decoration.
• Modern housewives often manage complex family schedules and budgets.