household

Example Sentences

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Oxford is one of the least affordable places to live in the country, with average house prices now more than 13 times the average household income.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

That year, the “Stick Season” album quietly outsold releases from household names, including Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” and Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Born in London to Hungarian refugees who fled their homeland during the 1956 revolution, Hilton grew up in a household without much money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Car and home insurance are among the fastest-rising household bills, and most people simply accept that.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Otherwise the sprawling household went about its business and took the newcomer at face value.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood