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household ammonia
nounC1
/ˈhaʊshəʊld əˈməʊnɪə/A diluted aqueous solution of ammonia (NH₃), used as a cleaning agent in domestic settings.
household art
nounC1 - Low frequency, specialized, historical
/ˌhaʊs.həʊld ˈɑːt/The practical skills and creative activities traditionally involved in the efficient and aesthetic management of a home.
household cavalry
nounC2
/ˌhaʊs.həʊld ˈkæv.əl.ri/The ceremonial troops who guard the British monarch and perform state functions.
household effects
plural-nounC1
/ˈhaʊs.həʊld ɪˈfekts/The collective movable possessions, such as furniture, appliances, and other goods, that furnish a home.
household god
nounC1-C2
/ˈhaʊshəʊld ɡɒd/A minor deity or spirit worshipped by a particular family within a home.
household gods
plural-nounC1-C2
/ˌhaʊs.həʊld ˈɡɒdz/Small statues representing protective deities of a home, especially in ancient Roman culture; the Lares and Penates.
household name
nounMedium frequency (C1 level)
/ˈhaʊs.həʊld ˌneɪm/A person, brand, or company that is extremely well-known to the general public.
household troops
plural-nounC2
/ˈhaʊs.həʊld truːps/Military units tasked with protecting the sovereign, the royal family, and key royal palaces, often also serving a ceremonial role.
household word
nounC1/C2
/ˌhaʊs.həʊld ˈwɜːd/A name or phrase known by almost everyone in a society.
householder
nounC1
/ˈhaʊsˌhəʊl.dər/A person who owns or rents the house they live in; the head of a household.
househusband
nounLow to Medium
/ˈhaʊsˌhʌzbənd/A man who manages a household and cares for his family, typically instead of having a job outside the home.
housekeep
verb-intransitiveC1
/ˈhaʊsˌkiːp/To manage the day-to-day running and cleaning of a home.
housekeeper
nounB1
/ˈhaʊsˌkiːpə/A person whose job is to manage the cleaning, cooking, and general running of a private house.
housekeeping
nounC1
/ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/The activity of managing the running of a household, including cleaning and organising.
housel
nounverbverb-transitiveExtremely rare / Archaic
/ˈhaʊz(ə)l/An archaic or dialectal term meaning to receive the Eucharist, or to administer it; also refers to the sacrament of the Eucharist itself.
houselander
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˈhaʊsˌlændə/A person who lives in a house, especially as opposed to living in an apartment or other type of dwelling.
houseleek
nounRare
/ˈhaʊsˌliːk/A small, low-growing, succulent plant (genus Sempervivum) with rosettes of fleshy leaves, often growing on old roofs and walls.
houselights
plural-nounLow frequency
/ˈhaʊslaɪts/The lights that illuminate the auditorium or seating area of a theatre, cinema, or other public venue, especially as distinct from the stage lights.
houseline
nounVery low / Obsolete / Nautical-specialist
/ˈhaʊslaɪn/A strong, thin, tarred rope used aboard ships for various purposes, such as seizing, light rigging, or whipping.
housemaid
nounB2
/ˈhaʊs.meɪd/A woman employed to do domestic work in a house, such as cleaning and tidying.

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