household

American  

[hous-hohld, -ohld] / ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld, -ˌoʊld /

noun

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

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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 British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of household

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

Example Sentences

The economist says that while Canada’s labor market appears to be improving, slowing wage growth and a weaker trend in the base population will weigh on aggregate household incomes and spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wage growth is a key component of income growth, which fuels consumer spending, especially among lower- and middle-income households.

From Barron's

In some households, children read the seven main books of the J.K.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consumers’ economic mood recovered slightly in December but remained broadly gloomy as households face drawn-out inflation and a frustrating labor market for job seekers, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.

From The Wall Street Journal

China’s central bank on Dec. 22 will announce a key lending rate that is tied to the bulk of corporate and household loans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• family
• home
• house