household chores — Regular tasks that must be done to maintain a home, such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Regular tasks that must be done to maintain a home, such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaʊshoʊld tʃɔːrz/
Example Sentences
- My robot vacuum does some household chores while I binge-watch Netflix.
- The household chores seem to multiply faster than rabbits when you ignore them.
- Teaching children to do household chores helps them develop responsibility and life skills.
household chores
NOUN[/ˈhaʊshoʊld tʃɔːrz/]
Regular tasks that must be done to maintain a home, such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry
Saturday morning, the whole family tackles household chores together.
Household chores behind every doors, scrubbing all the floors!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Household emerged in the 14th century as a compound of Old English 'hus' (house) and 'haldan' (to hold/maintain), originally denoting a domestic dwelling and its inhabitants. Chore derives from Old English 'cierr' meaning work or labor, and became specialized in the 19th century to refer specifically to routine domestic tasks.
Breakdown
Household: house (dwelling) + hold (maintain/keep). Chore: Old English cierr (work/labor), specialized in the 19th century to mean everyday domestic tasks or duties.
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📝Examples
“My robot vacuum does some household chores while I binge-watch Netflix.”
“The household chores seem to multiply faster than rabbits when you ignore them.”
“Teaching children to do household chores helps them develop responsibility and life skills.”
“Modern appliances have significantly reduced the time needed for household chores.”
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