household word

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noun
  1. a familiar name, phrase, saying, etc.; byword: The advertising campaign is designed to make this new product a household word.

Origin of household word

1
First recorded in 1590–1600

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How to use household word in a sentence

  • Throughout the United States there was pride and rejoicing, and Dewey became a household word.

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