Household
'haʊs.həʊld
Definitions
2 meaningsA group of people who live together in a house or similar dwelling, especially a family.
'haʊs.həʊld
A group of people, typically a family, living together in one home.
The Smiths' household included five children and two dogs.
💡 Simply: It's like all the people who share a house and usually eat together. Like your family!
👶 For kids: A household is all the people who live in your house, like your family and maybe pets!
More Examples
A typical household in this area consists of two adults and one child.
The survey gathered information about the spending habits of each household.
The government provides support to low-income households.
How It's Used
"The census collects data about each household."
"Household size can vary greatly depending on cultural norms."
Relating to the home or family; well-known and familiar.
'haʊs.həʊld
Commonly used or known by people in a particular home.
The brand became a household name.
💡 Simply: Things you have around the house or things that are well-known, like a famous actor!
👶 For kids: Something that is used in the house or known by everyone.
More Examples
We use household appliances to do our chores.
She gave the company a household name.
The household budget was carefully planned.
How It's Used
"A household name is a famous name"
Idioms & expressions
household name
A person or thing that is very well known.
"The singer became a household name after her first album was released."
From Old English *hūshīeld* (literally 'house-hold'), referring to the members of a family living in a house. Compounded of 'house' and 'hold' meaning a group of people.
Used in historical texts to denote a family unit and its members, often related to property ownership and social status.
Memory tip
Think of the people who hold the house together.