household

[ˈhaʊshəʊld]

household Definition

  • 1a group of people, often a family, who live together and share the same living space
  • 2all the people who live in a particular house, including servants if there are any
  • 3relating to the management and running of a home or family

Using household: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "household" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The household consists of four people and two pets.

  • Example

    She manages the household finances.

  • Example

    The household staff includes a cook and a maid.

  • Example

    We need to buy some household items like soap and toilet paper.

  • Example

    The household chores include cleaning and cooking.

household Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for household

Phrases with household

  • to manage a home and its daily activities

    Example

    She runs a household with three children and a dog.

  • a person or thing that has become famous and is known by most people

    Example

    The Beatles are a household name around the world.

  • items used in a home, such as furniture and appliances

    Example

    The moving company will pack and transport all of our household goods.

Origins of household

from Old English 'hūs' meaning 'house' and 'haldan' meaning 'to hold'

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Summary: household in Brief

The term 'household' [ˈhaʊshəʊld] refers to a group of people who live together and share the same living space. It can also refer to the people who live in a particular house, including servants if there are any. The term is also used to describe things related to the management and running of a home or family, such as household chores and household goods.

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