head of the household
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The curfew, officials explained, lasts six hours, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., and the head of the household has to wear a GPS monitor.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023
The male patriarch was the head of the household, which consisted of the immediate and extended family, as well as adjacent groups, including dependents and enslaved people.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Becoming a burrnesha allowed women to dress as men, to act as head of the household, to move freely in social situations, and to take on work traditionally open only to men.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2022
“If you’re the head of the household, I’ve got to be strong at all times. Because in their eyes, you’re a superhero.”
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022
“Is the head of the household in?” he asked.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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