household

[hous-hohld, -ohld]

noun

1. the people of a house collectively; a family including its servants.

adjective

1. of or relating to a household.

   household furniture.

2. for use in maintaining a home, especially for use in cooking, cleaning, laundering, repairing, etc., in the home.

   a household bleach.

3. common or usual; ordinary.

household

/ ˈhaʊsˌhəʊld /

noun

1. the people living together in one house collectively

2. (modifier) of, relating to, or used in the running of a household; domestic

   household management

Word History and Origins

Origin of household¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, household is from the Middle English word houshold. See house, hold ¹

Example Sentences

The announcement came a week after Takaichi unveiled a substantial economic stimulus package that includes measures to help households bear the burden of rising living costs.

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It works with the council, local food banks and refugee charities, to provide furniture and household items to people struggling financially.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council said people could make donations to the East Riding Food Poverty Alliance, including food and household items, or volunteer their time.

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It is also used by the local councils to provide furniture and appliances for those in need through the household support fund - last year this helped nearly 700 households.

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Yet the CBO and JCT, whose work shapes trillions of dollars in federal policy affecting every American household, are held to a far lower standard.

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Related Words

• family 
• home 
• house