household name

Definitions

A person or thing that is widely known by the general public.

A brand or name that is familiar to almost everyone in a particular society.

Examples

After starring in the hit television series, the young actor quickly became a household name across the country.

The company's innovative vacuum cleaner is now a household name, found in millions of homes worldwide.

Synonyms

celebrity well-known person public figure famous individual star icon notable person

Antonyms

nobody unknown person obscure individual nonentity stranger anonymous person unrecognized individual