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lady of the house

 

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Noun lady of the house has 1 sense
  1. housewife, homemaker, lady of the house, woman of the house - a wife who who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
    --1 is a kind of wife, married woman

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Lady of the House

Definition:

A term used to refer to a woman who is in charge of a household or a woman who is the head of a family.

Usage:

Sense 1 - Popular:

Noun: In popular usage, the term "lady of the house" usually refers to a woman who manages the affairs of a household, such as taking care of the domestic responsibilities and making important decisions regarding the household.

Example Sentence: The lady of the house is known for her impeccable taste in interior decoration.

Sense 2 - Local:

Noun: In certain local contexts, "lady of the house" can refer to the wife or female life partner of the head of a house, emphasizing her role and status within the family unit.

Example Sentence: The lady of the house graciously welcomed the guests to the dinner party.

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