households
n. countablen. all the people who live together in one house or apartment. This can be a family, a group of roommates, or even one person living alone.
n. a domestic unit consisting of the members of a family or a group of unaffiliated people living together in a single dwelling. Often used as a unit of analysis in economic and sociological research.
Many households now have more than one computer.
The government survey collects data on how much money average households spend on groceries each month.
Rising energy costs have placed a significant burden on low-income households, forcing many to choose between heating their homes and purchasing essential supplies.
Commonly used in plural form when discussing statistics or demographics.
The household are watching TV.The household is watching TV.When used as a collective noun in the singular, it typically takes a singular verb in American English, though British English may allow the plural.