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Term: Woman of the House
Definition:
A woman who is in charge of managing and taking care of a household.
Senses:
- A married woman who is the primary caretaker and manager of a household.
- A female head of a household, whether married or not.
- A term used to refer to the most authoritative or dominant woman in a particular place or situation.
Examples:
Sense 1:
- Mary is the woman of the house; she takes care of all the domestic responsibilities.
- Even though John works full-time, his wife Sarah is the woman of the house and ensures everything runs smoothly.
Sense 2:
- After her husband passed away, Margaret became the woman of the house and handled all the financial matters.
- As a single mother, Lisa is both the breadwinner and the woman of the house.
Sense 3:
- When it comes to decision-making, grandma is the woman of the house; we always follow her lead.
- In this matriarchal society, the eldest daughter acts as the woman of the house and has the final say in family matters.
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