housewife

Example Sentences

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At the time, Ms Zia was described as a "shy housewife" devoted to their two sons.

From BBC

"I never expected that I would be at this place. Eight years ago, I was just a housewife and a quiet person," she said.

From BBC

Tom is a law professor and his wife, Amy, is a frustrated and high-strung housewife.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nina is also under social pressure to keep up with her fellow wealthy housewives’ habits, such as giving speeches to the PTA.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its purpose was to care for "twelve poor feeble and impotent old men and four old women" who were looked after by a housewife responsible for cooking, cleaning, and general care.

From BBC