household word
Universally recognized term
A household word is a name or term so widely known that nearly everyone recognizes it.
The phrase suggests something familiar enough to be spoken casually in any home: Einstein became a household word.
Also called a household name.
Something that isn't exactly a household word remains obscure or specialized.
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- big nameFamous, influential person
- familiarKnown from experience
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
cultural icon · recognized · mainstream · pop culture · celebrity · public figure · familiar face · brand · brand name · slogan · catchphrase · name · reputation · common knowledge · trending · viral · popular · everyday
household wordobscurity
State of being unknown
unknown · nobody · nonentity · unknown quantity · forgotten name
household wordtechnical term
Specialized field vocabulary
esoterica · jargon · specialized vocabulary · niche term · gobbledygook
house, hold, word, houses, housed, housing, household, households, holds