1
as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
they spent the weekend at home, attending to household chores
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in usual
often observed or encountered
the dish became a household word because of the sudden popularity of the cuisine
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example 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 household
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Three rounds of EIPs totaling $814 billion went to households impacted by the pandemic between March 2020 and March 2021.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022
The toughest restrictions since the pandemic began are to go into effect today, including an unprecedented move to limit multi-household gatherings on private premises to two families.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2022
See All Example Sentences for household
Noun
According to the Bank of America, the number of Gen Z households receiving unemployment grew nearly 32 percent in February compared to a year earlier.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Three rounds of EIPs totaling $814 billion went to households impacted by the pandemic between March 2020 and March 2021.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
To address this, Netflix is testing ways for subscribers in certain countries such as Peru and Chile to pay $2 to $3 more to add non-household members to their plans.
—Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022
The toughest restrictions since the pandemic began are to go into effect today, including an unprecedented move to limit multi-household gatherings on private premises to two families.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2022
See All Example Sentences for household
Recent Examples of Synonyms for household
Noun
-
Authorities in New Jersey are investigating a house fire at the residence of a pharmaceutical executive as a potential arson.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
-
The Hollywood premiere has been reduced to photographers and in—house crew only, according to a report in Variety.—
Marni Rose McFall,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
How is familial trauma passed down through the unconscious through the conscious?—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Why Women Are Uniquely Positioned To Lead In A Hybrid World Many women develop distinctive traits from juggling social, familial, and professional roles — such as compassion, collaboration, creativity, and nuanced community awareness.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The acquisition of Wiz is expected to close in 2026, subject to usual closing conditions including regulatory approvals, according to Google.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
-
So your kid is slightly more distracted than usual?—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
On Isola Bella, 17th-century Palazzo Borromeo is home to works by Van Dyck and Rubens.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
-
The Palm Beach County part of the district, which is home to three in 10 of the district’s voters, is more Republican.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
In 2024, Donald Trump was elected to disrupt Washington and to tame a ubiquitous and inefficient government bureaucracy that has lost touch with the American people.—
Dennis M. Powell,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
-
Top Chef: Chicago gave us some of the most ubiquitous figures in the culinary TV landscape.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection that can affect any part of the body but is most commonly seen in the legs and feet.—
Josephine Hessert,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Do Your Homework One of the most common mistakes in prospect outreach is not understanding potential customers’ specific needs and challenges.—
Jim Becker,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The perfumed notes are calibrated and restrained so that the blossoms underpin more familiar flavors like punchy, piney juniper and juicy pomelo peel.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
-
And the reopened Frick, with its familiar art back in place and some significant new features added — notably an entire second floor of family rooms repurposed as intimate galleries — feels organic in that way.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Robot backflips are becoming commonplace, but a front flip is significantly more difficult than a backflip, as any gymnast can attest.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
-
Committee reassignments are commonplace in the Legislature, and politics can seep in.—
Anabel Sosa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Household.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/household. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share