home economics

Example Sentences

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She competed in—and won—pageants and was active in her Baptist church, before getting a degree in home economics from the University of Kentucky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

She was described as "academically minded" with a flair for English, French, home economics and geography.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

His father was an art teacher, and his mother taught home economics, Ms. Kijner said.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024

Resourcefulness is the hallmark of the housewife, according to any 1950s home economics film.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

“Very nice,” he said after he unwrapped the heavy gray socks she’d knitted in home economics.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez