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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A transmission line importing electricity from Uzbekistan was also damaged on Thursday, leaving households in almost 12 provinces without power.
From Barron's
While households across the income spectrum are expected to benefit, the spoils won’t be shared equally, experts say.
From Barron's
But many households are still struggling to cover essential bills, and others are unconvinced of improvement.
From BBC
Because higher-income households own a disproportionate share of these assets, the wealth effects of balance-sheet expansion can sustain excess consumption and contribute to sticky inflation.
From Barron's
But here’s the thing: While retirement needs are a household problem, saving for retirement is often an individual one.
From MarketWatch
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