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View synonyms for man of the house
man of the house
noun
- the male head of a household.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of man of the house1
First recorded in 1900–05
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Example Sentences
"I will give you these treasures in payment for the food," said the boy, and gave them to that divine-looking man-of-the-house.
From Project Gutenberg
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