plural households
: the people in a family or other group that are living together in one house
At that time, not many households had telephones.
This form should be filled out by the head of the household. [=the person in the house who is responsible for making decisions and earning money]
always used before a noun
1
: of or relating to a house or to the people living in a house
household appliances/chores
2
: known to many people : familiar or common
a famous actor who has become a household name [=a person or thing whose name is very well-known]
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“Household.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/household. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.
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