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household

[hous-hohld, -ohld] / ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld, -ˌoʊld /


NOUN
domestic establishment
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The chemicals, known as methylsiloxanes, are commonly used in cosmetics, industrial products, transportation, and household items.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

A shortlist reportedly drawn up earlier this year included household names such as Rylan Clark, Alex Jones, Bradley Walsh and Rob Rinder.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

He was being raised in a liberal Jewish household with a vocal and politically progressive mother, and Elliott’s views were out of place.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

But when they went back in the house to take care of the household chores, I helped Abuelita in the herb garden.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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