head of the household
Americannoun
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heads of households
plural
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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
Male domination of Hindu family life was reinforced by the fact that the oldest male was head of the household and might have several wives, who generally came to live with their husband’s parents.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
As a burrnesha and head of the household, she also practises the art of medicinal herbs to make healing teas and oils, a skill inherited from her father.
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
“Ophelia, Miss Carol here is the head of the household, and the cook.”
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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