The difference between Househusband and Housewife

When used as nouns, househusband means a man who tends to his home as a housekeeper, whereas housewife means a woman, often unemployed, who spends most of her time maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs.


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  1. Househusband as a noun:

    A man who tends to his home as a housekeeper; the male counterpart to a housewife.

  1. Housewife as a noun:

    A woman, often unemployed, who spends most of her time maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs.

  2. Housewife as a noun:

    The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

  3. Housewife as a noun:

    A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work; – called also .

  1. Housewife as a verb:

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