Household
WordNet
noun
(1) A social unit living together
"He moved his family to Virginia"
"It was a good Christian household"
"I waited until the whole house was asleep"
"The teacher asked how many people made up his home"
WiktionaryText
Noun
Usage notes
The meanings of the noun referring to those living in the same residence are similar in wording, but substantially different in meaning. The first definition was the former meaning, expanded in the mid-20th century. Ample context should be provided to distinguish which meaning is intended, or your readers will assume their own preferred meaning.
Adjective
- Belonging to the same house and family.
- Of anything found in or having its origin in a home.