Household Finances

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who earns money to support their family or household

  • The bread earner of the family works diligently to provide for their loved ones.
  • Dad is the bread earner in our family, he's always working hard to support us.
  • My mom is the main breadwinner in our household, she brings home the bacon.
  • In a traditional family setup, the bread earner is typically the one who brings home the money to sustain the family.

noun A term used humorously or euphemistically to describe a housewife or stay-at-home parent

  • The domestic engineer efficiently manages the household duties and responsibilities.
  • My mom is basically a domestic engineer, she keeps everything running smoothly at home.
  • I never realized how much work goes into being a domestic engineer until I had to do it myself.
  • In a way, being a stay-at-home parent is like being a domestic engineer, juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities.