home economics
nounUK /ˌhəʊm ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/
US /ˌhoʊm ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪks/
Home economics is a school subject about cooking, cleaning, and taking care of a home.
In home economics class, we learned how to bake bread and sew a button.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The study of managing household resources such as food, money, and time.
She studied home economics to learn how to run a household efficiently.
3. A school course that teaches practical skills for daily living.
Home economics is still offered at many middle schools.
4. The field of study concerned with family well-being and consumer issues.
The university's home economics department focuses on family welfare.