households
- plural of household.
Example Sentences
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Today, many households pay for several cars, multiple cellphones, cable, streaming services, internet, frequent restaurant meals and regular air travel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
It says the tax would affect 1,000 households and raise £10bn a year.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“We have a huge responsibility to stabilize the households, businesses, and the communities within the impacted area, accelerate remediation and restore infrastructure.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
These cash reserves won’t make you rich, but they are the foundation for financial stability, as they help households avoid taking on high-interest credit-card debt when surprise expenses pop up.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Roscoe, New York, is a hamlet in New York State, which according to a recent census contains 261 households.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
