housespouse

English

Etymology

From house +‎ spouse, after housewife.

Noun

housespouse (plural housespouses)

1. A housewife or a househusband.
   • 1996, Joan H. Rollins, Women's Minds/women's Bodies:

     Few men have assumed the role of housespouse. Male housespouses are evaluated more negatively than female housespouses.