1. a domestic establishment; all the people living together in one house or dwelling
Usage: plural form of household; commonly used in census and demographic contexts
2. the management and affairs of a house and family; housekeeping
Usage: less common in modern usage

Examples

• Many households in the neighborhood have solar panels installed.
• The survey asked about the income levels of different households.
• Single-parent households face unique financial challenges.
• Households across the country are reducing their energy consumption.
• The census collects data from millions of households every ten years.
• Most households have at least one television.
• Low-income households often struggle to afford healthcare.