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

Last year was double the record before Clark became a household name. —Harry Enten, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024

But Lempicka has yet to become a household name and her historical reputation remains mixed, the paintings too gleaming, too gorgeous to invite serious appraisal. —Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark became a household name and the Final Four and national championship games attracted the most viewership ever for women’s basketball. —Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024

Ironically, in the time since his last album, Four Tet has arguably become a household name, as young audiences become infatuated with nostalgia for dance music’s heyday and as acts like Fred Again and Overmono have entered the forefront of pop culture. —Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024

Alongside her brother and then-husband, Webb spun the concept into Drybar, which has since become a household name and destination for on-the-go reliable hairstyles across the U.S.—and a venture capital darling. —Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2024

Best Overall Canada Goose Venture Bucket Hat While Canada Goose is a household name beloved for its down parkas, the leading Canadian outdoor outfitter is more than just one thing—as evidenced by this take on the boonie hat. —William Goodman, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024

On top of the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl victory in five years, the football star has become a household name — thanks in part to his high-profile relationship with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. —Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024

Diddy, a household name in the music industry, received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2024