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household

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


NOUN
domestic establishment
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India, the world's number two importer of liquefied petroleum gas which is used to produce cooking gas, has prioritised supplies for households.

From Barron's

Despite recent wage growth, new statistics show households spent only 73% of the European Union average on goods and services in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sir Keir said he was looking at what support the government could offer in June, after the current energy price cap ends and in September, when households typically start using more energy.

From BBC

Eurozone consumer sentiment tumbled sharply in March as the conflict in the Middle East sent energy prices soaring and piled further pressure on households.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Because affordability remains a core focus, average households are spreading their visits across a wider number of non-discretionary stores to hunt for deals.”

From Los Angeles Times