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

Beyond that, many researchers have tried to put a value on what is sometimes called “pent up” demand or “missing households.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I have a signature coconut rice recipe that I want to go global, I want every household to have it on their menu."

From BBC

This is despite being preempted in 23% of U.S. households, in markets where ABC affiliates are owned by Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Media Group, station chains that persist in refusing to air the show.

From Salon

On the whole, though, Marismari says she thinks it's brilliant that "household names" like Strictly stars can help to update perceptions around what is possible during pregnancy.

From BBC

In its 2025 “Elevating Voices” report, many respondents said their circumstances had barely changed since 2022 — high costs still stretched household budgets to the breaking point.

From Salon

Related Words

• family 
• home 
• house