What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
housewives
Example
Many housewives find fulfillment in taking care of their families and homes. [housewives: noun]
Example
She spends her days doing housework and taking care of the kids. [housework: noun]
housewife
Example
She is a housewife who takes care of her family and home. [housewife: noun]
Example
The housewife spent the morning cleaning the kitchen and doing laundry. [housewife: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Housewives is more commonly used than housewife in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between housewives and housewife?
Neither word is particularly formal or informal, but housewife may be slightly more formal due to its historical usage.
