household art

American  

noun

1. any of the skills necessary to the efficient running of a household, as cooking or keeping a family budget.

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Etymology

Origin of household art

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

For the new household art of mechanical dehydration, engineers and food chemists have worked out a home food dryer that can be used in any kitchen.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whitford 2 refers to this present-day trend in home economics as follows: At first there was very little articulation between the courses in art and the courses in industrial art or household art.

From The Teaching of Art Related to the Home Suggestions for content and method in related art instruction in the vocational program in home economics by Education, Federal Board for Vocational

Every household art was taught her by her mother, and so great was her ability that the duty demanding especial care was always given into her hands.

From Eighty Years and More; Reminiscences 1815-1897 by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady

It has become the household art of to-day.

From For Every Music Lover A Series of Practical Essays on Music by Moore, Aubertine Woodward

"Do you think they'll get an idea of household art by coming here?"

From Brenda's Bargain A Story for Girls by Reed, Helen Leah