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homemaking

homemaking noun: the management of a household considered as an occupation.

Noun

homemaking (usually uncountable, plural homemakings)

  1. (usually) The management of a household considered as an occupation.

Forms of homemaking

pluralhomemakings
alternative formhome-making

Origin of homemaking

From home + making.

Questions about homemaking

What does homemaking mean?
Homemaking means the management of a household considered as an occupation.
What part of speech is homemaking?
Homemaking is a noun.
What is the plural of homemaking?
The plural of homemaking is homemakings.

Words near homemaking in the dictionary

  1. homemade
  2. homemake
  3. homemaker
  4. homemakers
  5. homemakes
  6. homemaking
  7. homemakings
  8. Homen
  9. Homendy
  10. homeness
  11. Homens

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