chore — a routine task, especially a household one that is unpleasant or boring
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a routine task, especially a household one that is unpleasant or boring
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My mom turned cleaning into a game, but it's still a chore to me.
- He divided the weekly chores among his three children.
- Taking out the trash is such a chore, especially when it's raining.
chore
NOUN[/tʃɔːr/]
a routine task, especially a household one that is unpleasant or boring
The children finished their household chores before playing outside.
Doing chores together made cleaning faster. (🧹 Housework + ✅ Daily Task → Chore)
After finishing the chore, he cleaned the floor and walked out the door.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Chore derives from Middle English 'char', meaning a temporary task or odd job. Over time, the term narrowed in scope to refer primarily to routine household tasks or domestic duties.
Breakdown
char (temporary work, odd job) + -e (nominal suffix). The Middle English 'char' itself likely connects to Old English 'cerr' (a turn or occasion), reflecting work done as needed.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom turned cleaning into a game, but it's still a chore to me.”
“He divided the weekly chores among his three children.”
“Taking out the trash is such a chore, especially when it's raining.”
“She finished all her chores in record time to go out with friends.”
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