1
as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in domesticated
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
domestic animals in a barnyard
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the domestic bird population has been virtually wiped out by the brown tree snake
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services
working as a team, the couple hired themselves out as domestics for wealthy homeowners
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of domestic
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
China’s persistently low consumer inflation indicates that China is struggling with weak domestic demand, stoking fears of deflation.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2024
There's slightly more body and flavor to D-Light than there is to domestics such as Bud Light and Miller Lite.
—Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for domestic 
Adjective
The Red Cross-Wildfire Relief The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles is providing shelter to wildfire victims and their domestic family pets as well as food, water, health and emotional support services.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
China’s persistently low consumer inflation indicates that China is struggling with weak domestic demand, stoking fears of deflation.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Neon opened the Sydney Sweeney nun horror pic Immaculate to $5.3M and $15.6M domestic, which for them and their thrifty P&A spends, was a win.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2024
There's slightly more body and flavor to D-Light than there is to domestics such as Bud Light and Miller Lite.
—Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for domestic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
Adjective
-
In 2002, the three siblings all sat down for an interview with Oprah, giving some insight into their familial dynamic.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
-
Earlier research shows Neanderthals engaged in cultural rituals such as ornamental crafting, cave wall art, and even familial and social funeral burials.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
According to Wired, Zuckerberg's property has caused tension with locals and indigenous groups on the island.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Both the Yurok and Alaska’s indigenous people rely heavily on the local environment for their food and livelihood.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The 30-year-old has been a great Liverpool club servant but looks a little worse for wear this season.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
-
Harrison is a student with a true servant attitude, always taking care of everyone around before himself.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Sources of 2023 household debt in the US include: Credit Cards: $1.13 trillion Mortgage: $12.25 trillion Auto Loans: 1.61 trillion Student Loans: $1.6 trillion Outstanding balances also include debt from retail credit cards, consumer loans and other non-household expenses.Kara Nelson, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
-
Hancock said in the statement that his family canceled their traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration.NBC News, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2020
Adjective
-
An outlook that calls for continued price increases might not sit well with buyers, but the 2% forecast is tame compared to the price increases of recent years.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
-
After returning to Highland Safaris, walk to the adjacent Red Deer Center to meet a barn owl and feed members of a tame red-deer herd.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Versions have been developed by several different ancient cultures, including Aztec, Maya, Greek, Roman, and Australian aboriginal designs.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
-
The Ainu’s story is poignantly reminiscent of that of aboriginal folk elsewhere: lost land, language, culture and rights.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Articles Related to domestic
Thesaurus Entries Near domestic
Cite this Entry
“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share