CEFR B1

household utilities

noun

Meaning

Essential services provided to a home, such as electricity, gas, water, and sewage disposal, which are typically paid for on a recurring basis.

Examples

The monthly rent does not include household utilities like heating and water.
Moving into a new apartment requires setting up accounts for all necessary household utilities.

Synonyms: services, amenities, public services

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household utilities (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhaʊshəʊld juːˈtɪlɪtiz/

Definition

Essential services provided to a home, such as electricity, gas, water, and sewage disposal, which are typically paid for on a recurring basis.

Examples

The monthly rent does not include household utilities like heating and water.
Moving into a new apartment requires setting up accounts for all necessary household utilities.

How to Use household utilities

pay for utilities (collocation): to make payment for essential home services — "Tenants are responsible to pay for utilities in this building."
utility costs (collocation): the price of home services — "We are trying to reduce our utility costs by using less electricity."

Synonyms of household utilities

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