household
Americannoun
adjective
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of or relating to a household.
household furniture.
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for use in maintaining a home, especially for use in cooking, cleaning, laundering, repairing, etc., in the home.
a household bleach.
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common or usual; ordinary.
noun
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the people living together in one house collectively
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(modifier) of, relating to, or used in the running of a household; domestic
household management
Etymology
Origin of household
First recorded in 1350–1400, household is from the Middle English word houshold. See house, hold 1
Example Sentences
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Economists think the U.S. economy has become more “K-shaped” since the summer, with rich households doing the bulk of the consumer spending while lower-income workers have struggled to make ends meet.
From MarketWatch
The measure’s drafters estimate that about 200 of the wealthiest California households would be subject to the tax.
From Los Angeles Times
You’ve got to stock the fridge, you’ve got to make all the decisions about everything in the household, and there’s so much responsibility to that.
From Los Angeles Times
It means that more than one million households will receive money.
From BBC
Consumers spent more on items such as video games, smartwatches, refrigerators and other pricey household items while also buying cheaper items such as puzzles and holiday decor.
From Los Angeles Times
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