household name

noun

: a person or thing whose name is very well-known

a famous actor who has become a household name

Examples of household name in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though not a household name, in certain circles, Celmins has attained near-mythic status. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026

The hotel is already a below-the-radar hit in Japan’s creative scene, with guests ranging from household name artists to fashion industry insiders. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

From star lender to seized bank Ueno Bank, which skyrocketed from an obscure finance company to a household name in less than five years, claimed more than 60% of Paraguay’s adults as customers. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Despite her unexpected and impressive margin of victory, Hinojosa was not a household name before the election and most Texans were not familiar with her until recently. — Digital Producer, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for household name

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe