Homemaker is a more modern word — OED attests it from 1861 rather than the thirteenth century for housewife — and it focuses on creating a home rather than simply being in a house. And it's sex …

Aug 2, 2020 · A term with precisely that meaning that will be readily understood in the United States (at least by those who are middle-aged or older), but probably not elsewhere, is Suzy Homemaker. The …

Apr 26, 2016 · Outside of American English, what gender neutral terms are there for "housewife"? There aren't any children involved, so "stay at home parent" isn't applicable. For example (when addressing …

Apr 9, 2018 · Maybe twenty years ago it would have been a fairly neutral term, but now it is considered too freighted. On the one hand, some consider housewife too passive; people in that role may prefer …

Sep 6, 2014 · Homemaker just sounds a bit archaic, and per O.L.D.'s definition not necessarily implies skills in the specific areas mentioned. Just concerned that today's youth wouldn't necessarily relate …

Nov 5, 2020 · Thanks, post corrected. I'm not sure how stay-at-home is used in the UK, but in the US, it most commonly refers to someone who does not work outside the home; a stay-at-home mom is a …

May 30, 2013 · I remember when staying a few months in the US years ago that I saw some people using the abbreviations below. However, I can't exactly remember in which contexts I encountered …

Dec 22, 2016 · What is the correct abbreviation for the word "requirements"? Specifically, I am looking for the plural form of the abbreviation. I have seen various usages including: req's reqs. REQS REQs …

Nov 24, 2016 · What's the difference between (humanly anatomical) "groin" and "crotch". According to the unbelievably helpful definitions from the OALD 6: crotch: the part of the body where the legs join …

Jan 5, 2021 · The George Washington story and that of painters of his time who charged prices according to the number of limbs they were supposed to paint appears to be inconsistent. A more …