household


Definition: Meaning of, household in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhaʊshəʊld /

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Singular Plural
household households
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  1. all the people who live together in one house [=  house]
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  1. relating to looking after a house and the people in it [=  domestic]
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  2. be a household name/word to be very well known
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household used in phrases

  • Household Cavalry, the
    1. a group of British soldiers on horses who are responsible for guarding the Queen or King and the royal PALACE . The Household Cavalry consists of two REGIMENT s, the LIFE GUARDS and the Blues and Royals .
  • head of household (noun)
    1. the head of a household, family or tribe
  • household appliance (noun)
    1. an appliance that does a particular job in the home
  • household arts (noun)
    1. theory and practice of homemaking
  • household linen (noun)
    1. dry goods for household use that are typically made of white cloth
  • household name (noun)
    1. a brand name that is well known to the great majority of households
    2. a very well-known public figure
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