household art

American  

noun

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

---

Etymology

Origin of household art

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

They pull workers out of productive roles, subsidize credentials with little demonstrated labor-market value, and signal panic to firms and households alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

As price increases begin to moderate notably, investors and households alike are wondering how high the Fed is likely to raise interest rates in 2023 — and how long officials will leave borrowing costs elevated.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2022

"Companies and households alike are therefore cutting back on discretionary spending and investment in preparation for a harsh winter."

From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2022

Australian officials imposed strict new stay-at-home orders Saturday across New South Wales, including Sydney, ordering shops and households alike to close their doors due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases.

From Washington Times • Aug. 14, 2021