household

Example Sentences

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Few countries have heads of state that are household names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

What we weren’t privy to were those alleged mood swings she mentioned in her breakup post, part of the silent caretaking women perform alongside other household maintenance.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

For his next trick, Ward is coming to the Dynasty Typewriter with an all-English show to become a household name here in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

After a campaign to cut their costs, Newcastle City Council issued more than £56,000 of refunds last year - an average of £646.49 per household.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

For the first time, families in Rochester had household staff, elegant evening clothes, and places to wear them.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock