stay-at-homes

noun

plural of stay-at-home
as in housewives

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  1. housewives
  2. homemakers
  3. housekeepers
  4. wives
Noun
  • The Netflix series from Rebecca Cutter starring Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow, who lead a cutthroat yet soapy set of Texas housewives, has nabbed a season three renewal ahead of season two’s return.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Harlequin launched as an imprint solely for these novels, often targeting housewives who could purchase titles at their grocery stores.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of housewives
Noun
  • As a result, traditions unique to the island were cultivated through the centuries and still survive today, thanks to homemakers and artisans, ranging from basket weavers to ceramicists.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • In April, Hulu began airing the series The Testaments, a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale that depicts teen girls trained to be docile homemakers.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Definition of homemakers
Noun
  • Everyone from the front-desk employees to the housekeepers to the yoga instructors were helpful and attentive.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Patricia Avila alleged in her 2021 suit that she and Maria Avila were hired in November 2020 as housekeepers at Brown’s home in Tarzana.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of housekeepers
Noun
  • Shortly before the check came, one of the wives went to use the restroom.
    — Judith Martin, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • With Bill Pullman playing Hugh Hefner, we’re told Biel’s character is a fictional role not inspired by any of his three wives.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of wives
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