Domesticity
noun
The lifestyle or condition of living in a home and doing housework such as cleaning, cooking, etc.
She was drawn to the routine and comfort of domesticity after years of chaotic city living.
Often appears as...
- embrace domesticity
- return to domesticity
noun
The quality of being domestic or domesticated, being tamed or adapted to live with humans.
The lion, despite its years in the zoo, never fully embraced domesticity.
Often appears as...
- animal domesticity
- resistance to domesticity
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Academic
noun
A focus on the activities, pleasures, and chores related to family life and running a household.
His books often feature characters who find joy in domesticity and simple pleasures.
Often appears as...
- joy of domesticity
- practice domesticity
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Literary
noun
The lifestyle or condition of living in a home and doing housework such as cleaning, cooking, etc.
She was drawn to the routine and comfort of domesticity after years of chaotic city living.
Often appears as...
- embrace domesticity
- return to domesticity
noun
The quality of being domestic or domesticated, being tamed or adapted to live with humans.
The lion, despite its years in the zoo, never fully embraced domesticity.
Often appears as...
- animal domesticity
- resistance to domesticity
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A focus on the activities, pleasures, and chores related to family life and running a household.
His books often feature characters who find joy in domesticity and simple pleasures.
Often appears as...
- joy of domesticity
- practice domesticity
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Home Responsibilities
Emphasizes roles typically associated with managing a household.
After retiring, he found a new sense of purpose in domesticity.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Shifts
May imply a move towards traditional roles or family settings.
The move from city to suburbia marked their shift into domesticity.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Associations
Historically linked with women, but modern usage is more inclusive.
He felt societal pressure to avoid domesticity and focus on his career.
Pro Tip 1/3Home Responsibilities
Emphasizes roles typically associated with managing a household.
After retiring, he found a new sense of purpose in domesticity.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Shifts
May imply a move towards traditional roles or family settings.
The move from city to suburbia marked their shift into domesticity.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Associations
Historically linked with women, but modern usage is more inclusive.
He felt societal pressure to avoid domesticity and focus on his career.
Pro Tip 1/3Home Responsibilities
Emphasizes roles typically associated with managing a household.
After retiring, he found a new sense of purpose in domesticity.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Shifts
May imply a move towards traditional roles or family settings.
The move from city to suburbia marked their shift into domesticity.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Associations
Historically linked with women, but modern usage is more inclusive.
He felt societal pressure to avoid domesticity and focus on his career.
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Quote examples
Virginia Postrel
American Writer
Loft living is the antithesis of suburban domesticity, if only because the open spaces don't easily accommodate family life. Lofts also offer residents the opportunity - and responsibility - to structure their own space to reflect what's important to them.
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Annette Bening
American Actress
Most women would say they relate to 'Hedda Gabler' - there's a part of her in them. Ibsen was writing about a deep ambivalence that many women feel about domesticity. I think about myself and friends of mine - we have some of Hedda's qualities and traits.
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Jenna Fischer
American Actress
I loved the domesticity of my life as a struggling actor. When I wasn't going to auditions, I could do things like cook dishes from scratch and take them to parties or be really thoughtful about birthdays and anniversaries.
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Paul Theroux
American Novelist
I know there are writers who feel unhappy with domesticity and who even manufacture domestic turmoil in order to have something to write about. With me, though, the happier I feel, the better I write.
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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
American Actress
Domesticity has to mean nesting. Otherwise, six months go by, and you don't know where your underwear is.
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Jenny Slate
American Actress
I tend to be a bit of a workaholic, but I also can't function without some sort of domesticity as well.
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Rachel Cusk
Canadian Novelist
What compromises women - babies, domesticity, mediocrity - compromises writing even more.
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Tracy Kidder
American Author
The combination of domesticity and wildness - that's a deep expression.
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Boris Johnson
British Politician
I lead a life of blameless domesticity and always have done.
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Adam Gopnik
American Writer
Cooking is the showy side of domesticity.
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Virginia Postrel
American Writer
Loft living is the antithesis of suburban domesticity, if only because the open spaces don't easily accommodate family life. Lofts also offer residents the opportunity - and responsibility - to structure their own space to reflect what's important to them.
Quote examples
Annette Bening
American Actress
Most women would say they relate to 'Hedda Gabler' - there's a part of her in them. Ibsen was writing about a deep ambivalence that many women feel about domesticity. I think about myself and friends of mine - we have some of Hedda's qualities and traits.
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Jenna Fischer
American Actress
I loved the domesticity of my life as a struggling actor. When I wasn't going to auditions, I could do things like cook dishes from scratch and take them to parties or be really thoughtful about birthdays and anniversaries.
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Paul Theroux
American Novelist
I know there are writers who feel unhappy with domesticity and who even manufacture domestic turmoil in order to have something to write about. With me, though, the happier I feel, the better I write.
Quote examples
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
American Actress
Domesticity has to mean nesting. Otherwise, six months go by, and you don't know where your underwear is.
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Jenny Slate
American Actress
I tend to be a bit of a workaholic, but I also can't function without some sort of domesticity as well.
Quote examples
Rachel Cusk
Canadian Novelist
What compromises women - babies, domesticity, mediocrity - compromises writing even more.
Quote examples
Tracy Kidder
American Author
The combination of domesticity and wildness - that's a deep expression.
Quote examples
Boris Johnson
British Politician
I lead a life of blameless domesticity and always have done.
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Adam Gopnik
American Writer
Cooking is the showy side of domesticity.
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