househusband

noun

house·​hus·​band ˈhau̇s-ˌhəz-bənd How to pronounce househusband (audio)
Synonyms of househusbandnext
: a man who does housekeeping usually while his spouse or partner earns the family income

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Cohen wasn't present for the viewing, sources told PEOPLE, nor were the househusbands (both are staples at RHONJ reunions). — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024 With his zeal for Jesus sweaters and his living-room church organ, Bernie plays the bumbling househusband to his successful businesswoman wife Eva (Alicia Silverstone), and father to his diligent scientist son Adam (Walt Klink) and moody shut-in daughter Sarah (Gaite Jansen). — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2024 As househusbands from New Jersey come out to greet fans, the fans rush past the barriers. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2023 The song began in the 1970s, after John stepped back from rock stardom to be a househusband in the Dakota with Yoko Ono, raising their son Sean. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for househusband

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First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of househusband was in 1858

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househusband

noun
house·​hus·​band ˈhau̇s-ˌhəz-bənd How to pronounce househusband (audio)
: a husband who does housework while his spouse earns the family income

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