Home Economics Vocabulary

adjective characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources

• She was known for her frugal spending habits, always looking for the best deals and saving money wherever she could.
• My dad is so frugal, he still uses coupons at the grocery store even though he doesn't need to.
• I'm trying to be more frugal with my money so I can save up for that new phone.
• His frugal use of words made his writing both concise and powerful.

noun A group of people living together in a single dwelling

adjective Relating to a household or family

• The household budget needs to be reviewed regularly to ensure financial stability.
• We need to figure out who's in charge of cleaning the household this week.
• I can't believe how messy our household is right now.
• The household of ideas in the company is always buzzing with creativity.

noun a room or area where food is prepared and cooked

adjective relating to a kitchen or suitable for use in a kitchen

• The chef spent hours perfecting the dishes in the kitchen.
• I'll meet you in the kitchen for a snack later.
• Let's hang out in the kitchen and chat.
• The kitchen of creativity is where ideas are cooked up and served to the world.

noun the act of sewing or a sewing project

verb to join or attach by stitches

• She learned how to sew at a young age and became quite skilled at it.
• I need to sew a button back on this shirt before I can wear it again.
• I'll just sew this patch on real quick and it'll be good as new.
• His words were like threads that sewed together the fabric of their friendship.

noun A colloquial term for jumping or leap

verb To jump or leap quickly and energetically

• The athlete made a jamp over the hurdle with ease.
• I saw him jamp over the fence to get to the other side.
• She totally jamped her way through the crowd to get to the front of the line.
• His heart jamped with excitement as he opened the gift.