head of the household
Americannoun
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heads of households
plural
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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
There are the Feats of Strength, through which the head of the household may reassert his or her dominance by pinning the family member of their choice in a wrestling match.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2022
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
Though George is the dad, he’s not the head of the household; it’s not even his house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 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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