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| ammonium hydroxide |
a colorless basic solution produced by dissolving ammonia in water, used as a household cleaner and in the production of textiles, plastic, and the like. (See ammonia.) |
| apartment |
a room or set of rooms used as living space by a single household and usu. located in a building containing a number of such rooms or sets of rooms. |
| apt. |
abbreviation of "apartment," a room or set of rooms used as living space by a single household and usu. located in a building containing a number of such rooms or sets of rooms. |
| breadwinner |
a member of a family or household who earns money to support the other members. |
| bring home the bacon |
to provide the major financial support for one's household. |
| brownie |
a small, mythical fairy, esp. one who secretly does household work at night. [1/3 definitions] |
| butler |
a man employed in a household as head servant. |
| buttery2 |
a storeroom for liquor and provisions of a household; larder. |
| carousel |
a rotating, circular conveyor, such as an airline baggage conveyor or a revolving household rack for spices. [1/2 definitions] |
| carpet sweeper |
a long-handled, hand-operated household implement containing a rotating brush that sweeps dirt, lint, and the like from rugs and carpets. |
| chamberlain |
one who manages the household affairs of a noble; steward. [1/3 definitions] |
| chatelaine |
the mistress of a castle or large household. [1/3 definitions] |
| cleanser |
a liquid or powdered substance used for cleaning, esp. pots, household appliances, and surfaces. |
| closet |
a cabinet or small room for storage, as of clothing or household goods. [1/3 definitions] |
| Conestoga wagon |
a large heavy covered wagon with broad wheels, used by early U.S. pioneers to haul their freight and household goods. |
| cost of living |
the average cost of food, shelter, clothes, and other basic necessities for a household or a single person. |
| cupbearer |
someone who pours and serves cups of wine, as in a royal household. |
| dame |
an honorific term used in the past for a woman in authority, such as a head of household. [1/3 definitions] |
| domestic |
of or related to the household or family. [2/5 definitions] |
| domestic relations court |
in some U.S. states, a court with jurisdiction limited to matters involving a family or household, esp. disputes involving the custody, support, and welfare of children; family court. |
| durable goods |
goods that can be used for many years without wearing out, such as household appliances or automobiles. |
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