extended family

noun

Definition of extended familynext
as in household
those who live as a family in one house their extended family includes a grandmother and widowed aunt

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Recent Examples of extended family Some tattoos expressed their extended family, including parents, grandparents, people who helped raise them, and even pets. — Gustavo Morello, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 The latter are especially popular with regional guests, who often travel with their extended family and sometimes even nannies in tow. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Dania said her immediate and extended family still lives in San Diego, and members of her family attend that mosque. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 21 May 2026 While some of the Pedro Pan children had extended family members who could take them in, others moved into orphanages run by the Catholic Church. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extended family
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  1. household
  2. house
Noun
  • Most of those new households are dual-income with limited free time.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Labeling the outside of the container ensures your household stays safe.
    — Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of household
Noun
  • Authorities wanted to close what some consider a legal loophole allowing cardrooms to offer blackjack and games in which players play against the house.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Bieber recently brought down the house at this year’s Coachella, playing both weekends as the headliner.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of house

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“Extended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20family. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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