housewife

/ˈhaʊs.waɪf/noun
Elementary
1

A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.

2

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

3

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

4

A worthless woman; a hussy.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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