Household — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈhau̇s-ˌhōld/ house·hold

Meaning & Definition of Household

Household (noun)

  1. those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family; also, a social unit composed of those living together in the same dwelling

Household (adjective)

  1. of or relating to a household, domestic
  2. familiar, common

Household (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. those who live as a family in one house

    "a household that consists of a mom, two kids, and a grandmother"

    similar: extended family, home, house, ménage
    related: blood, folks, kin, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, kith, brood, nuclear family, clan, community

Household (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of or relating to a household or family

    "they spent the weekend at home, attending to household chores"

    similar: domestic, familial
    related: homelike, homely, homey, residential
    opposite: nondomestic, nonfamilial

  2. often observed or encountered

    "the dish became a household word because of the sudden popularity of the cuisine"

    similar: common, common or garden (chiefly British), commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden-variety, ordinary, quotidian, routine, ubiquitous, usual, a dime a dozen
    related: normal, regular, standard, de rigueur, mandatory, obligatory, general, universal, ceaseless, constant, continual, continuous, incessant, unceasing, endemic, popular, prevailing, prevalent, rampant, perennial, recurrent, repeated
    opposite: extraordinary, infrequent, rare, seldom, uncommon, unfamiliar, unusual
    near: aberrant, abnormal, irregular, unnatural, intermittent, occasional, sporadic

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Household

The most common words with a similar meaning to Household:

Chiefly British: common or garden
extended family, home, house, ménage, domestic, familial, common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden-variety, ordinary, quotidian, routine, ubiquitous, usual, a dime a dozen

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Household

Words with the opposite meaning of Household:

nondomestic, nonfamilial, extraordinary, infrequent, rare, seldom, uncommon, unfamiliar, unusual

Related Words for Household

blood, folks, kin, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, kith, brood, nuclear family, clan, community, homelike, homely, homey, residential, normal, regular, standard, de rigueur, mandatory, obligatory, general, universal, ceaseless, constant, continual, continuous, incessant, unceasing, endemic

Near Antonyms of Household

aberrant, abnormal, irregular, unnatural, intermittent, occasional, sporadic

Origin & Etymology of Household

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Household

Words & Phrases Containing Household

household troops, household name, head of the household

Frequently Asked Questions about Household

What does "Household" mean?

"Household" means those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family; also, a social unit composed of those living together in the same dwelling. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family; also, a social unit composed of those living together in the same dwelling. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Household"?

Other words for "Household" include extended family, home, house, ménage, domestic, familial, common and common or garden. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Household" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Household"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Household". Common alternatives include extended family, home, house, ménage, domestic, familial, common, common or garden, commonplace and everyday.

What is the opposite of "Household"?

Antonyms of "Household" include nondomestic, nonfamilial, extraordinary, infrequent, rare, seldom, uncommon and unfamiliar. Near antonyms include aberrant, abnormal, irregular and unnatural.

How do you use "Household" in a sentence?

Examples of "Household" in a sentence: "a household that consists of a mom, two kids, and a grandmother"; "they spent the weekend at home, attending to household chores"; "the dish became a household word because of the sudden popularity of the cuisine".

Is "Household" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Household" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Household" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Household" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Household"?

"Household" is pronounced /ˈhau̇s-ˌhōld/ and divided into syllables as house·hold.