household name



household name

A person, thing, or brand that has become widely popular or commonly known. Because it has made reliable and affordable household appliances for over a decade, the company has become a household name. I knew that winning at the Olympics would change my life, but I didn't realize that I would become a household name!
See also: household, name

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kazik-Polish
Rosa (2)-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Jagjit-Indian (Sikh)
MiĈJoMEE-chyoEsperanto
Monroe[mən'rəu]
Concettokon-CHET-toItalian