What is the meaning of Housewife?

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.

The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.

A worthless woman; a hussy.

Alternative form of housewive

Source: wiktionary.org