Definition

Relating to a home or family, often used to describe items or activities that are part of everyday life in a home.

Example

We bought new household appliances to make cooking easier.

Conversation

Have you seen the latest household gadgets on the market?

Yeah, I heard they make chores a lot easier.

I think it's amazing how household technology has advanced so much.

Absolutely! It really helps save time for other things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A group of people living together in the same home, often including family members and sometimes others like roommates or staff.

Example

The household consists of four people: a mother, a father, and two children.

Conversation

I was thinking about how our household has changed over the years.

Yeah, it’s interesting to see how people come and go.

Exactly! I remember when it was just us and a few friends.

Root Explanation

Household is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter) and "hold" (from Old English *haldan*, meaning to keep or to hold). The word "household" refers to those who live together in a house, or the domestic establishment.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' as a place where people live and 'hold' as keeping things together — that's why 'household' means a group of people living together in a home.

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