household
Translation
household
Examples
He is the head of the household.
He is the head of the household.
Many households now have two cars.
Many households now have two cars.
Grammar Patterns
a household a group of people, often a family, who live together The average household size is decreasing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: family, home, domestic unit
Etymology
From 'house' and 'hold'. It refers to the people a house 'holds' or contains.
Memory Tips
Think of all the people a 'house' can 'hold'. This group of people is the household.