Household
Noun
UK
/ˈhaʊs.həʊld/
US
/ˈhaʊs.hoʊld/
Definition
All the people living together in one home, or the home and everything in it.
Example
"There are four people in my household."
"Every household needs to pay for water, electricity, and food."
"In many households, parents and children share the housework together."
Explanation
A household means all the people who live together in one home. For example, their household has five people. It can also mean the home and everything in it, like furniture or routine tasks. A household item is something used at home, like soap or dishes. People in a household usually share food, space, and responsibilities. It shows how a family or group lives and manages daily life together.