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household

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


NOUN
domestic establishment
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Ecological consultant Matthew Shardlow said he believed the active ingredients in flea treatments are so toxic, and so easily transferred onto humans, household items, and into water, that they should be withdrawn from sale.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Bosch, also known for making a wide range of industrial equipment and household appliances, struck a deal with German robotics firm Neura in January to gather data on factory work.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Whitney Munro, founder of a boutique consulting firm, has long known that when she works in three- to four-hour chunks with intentional breaks designed to incorporate movement and household chores, she produces her best work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

She lives with me, and I pay all of the living expenses for our household.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

It was a good household for Lisa to be born into.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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