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household

[hous-hohld, -ohld] / ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld, -ˌoʊld /


NOUN
domestic establishment
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Arnest, a Russian maker of perfume, cosmetics, and household products, also bought the Russian business of U.K. consumer-goods group Unilever in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

It wasn’t until after he committed to USC that Luke became a household name as a prospect, breaking through with a 23-sack senior campaign.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

With inflation increasing and energy bills going up next month, many people could feel more of a squeeze on their household budgets.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Griffin might also take heart at the news that after Barr spent so many years in a state of ignominy, “Roseanne,” the show that made her a household name, is being revived.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2017

“All those household gods. Who can keep track? Listen, we’ve fallen on hard times, and as I was once brotherly with your uncle, I hope that you’ll find us some room for the night.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

India imports more than 60% of its LPG, the main cooking fuel for more than 330 million households.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

The red ink in bonds shows how painful inflation can be for investors, even if the nearly four-year bull market in stocks has delivered a big financial boost to many households.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

While immigration is a notable issue for Latino voters, the cost of living — and the failure of both parties to improve it — is the most important topic in most households, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Upper-income households posted gains while lower-income households didn’t, reflecting a growing divide where high earners are doing most of the spending.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

I helped distribute the groceries to the proper households, using the new red wagon.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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