housewife

Example Sentences

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At one point housewives were admonished not to shake their dust mops outdoors lest that contribute to smog.

From Los Angeles Times

She was the quintessential housewife — from how she looked to what she did on a day-to-day basis, taking care of the home and her family.

From Los Angeles Times

Indians like housewife Kriti Prasad have been found themselves desperately hunting for cooking gas as supplies dwindle.

From Barron's

I wanted to charge downstairs and make a scene—show myself to be rough and uncivil, the complete opposite of the cultured and obedient housewife that Ba aimed to portray.

From Literature

His once driven, business-minded wife seemed totally content as a middle-class housewife.

From Literature