housewife

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.
2. 2
   The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
3. 3
   A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.
4. 4
   A worthless woman; a hussy.

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of housewive.