domestic science
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of domestic science
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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At her parents’ insistence, the young Ms. Hollingworth attended domestic science college in Leicester, an experience that did nothing to make the prospect of hearth and home attractive.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2017
“She was a domestic science teacher,” Marion said.
From Washington Post ● May 28, 2016
Such schools acculturated Native American boys and girls and provided vocational training for males and domestic science classes for females.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 30, 2014
She would abandon her domestic science course at Tredgold's Women's College and study with Mr Russell at Imperial College.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 26, 2010
English, as the most common language in the country, was used in teaching mathematics, history, geography, physics, biology, religious instruction, woodworking and domestic science.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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