Word Noun
homemaker
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkɝ/ UK /hˈəʊmmeɪkɐ/ home·mak·er UK spelling homemaker's, homemaker's
Definition
n.a person who manages the home and takes care of the family. This person might also work outside the home, but their main job is running the household.
n.a person who manages the domestic affairs of a household. Often used to describe someone who balances domestic duties with a career or other external commitments.
Examples
“She is a full-time homemaker who manages the family's schedule.”
“The local community center offers classes for homemakers to help them develop new skills for the workforce.”
Real-world usage
“Born in Easington, County Durham, to Mary (nee Curran), a homemaker, and Stan Lavery, a miner, Gerry was the eldest of six children.”
Etymology
From home + maker.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated