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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Low-income households are hit harder by inflation because prices for necessities have grown rapidly.
Up on the hill, household servants were beginning the day.
From Literature
The first month of the year is usually a tough one for dealers as households rein in spending following the holidays.
From MarketWatch
The affordability crisis has reached a boiling point with many middle- and lower-income Americans increasingly burdened by debt and struggling to cover basic household expenses.
From MarketWatch
“For households this may mean fewer opportunities for professional advancement and pay raises. And for those out of work, a more difficult time finding a replacement job.”
From MarketWatch
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