Chore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chore is a noun meaning A task, especially a regularly needed task for the upkeep of a home or similar, such as cleaning or preparing meals.
Meaning
A task, especially a regularly needed task for the upkeep of a home or similar, such as cleaning or preparing meals.
More Meanings
- A task that is difficult, unpleasant, or tediously routine.
- (US, dated) To do chores.
- (Scotland, dialect) To steal.
- (obsolete) A choir or chorus.
Example Sentences
I used to enjoy being self-employed, but it's become a bit of a chore recently.
On every wall, and sung where e'er I walk. I number these, as being of the chore
The children were made to do their daily chores before being allowed to play games.
"Graham Reid's the thief. I saw him chore the sweeties. Bit naebody's gaun tae believe a spikkin boolie. ..."
Word Forms
- chores
- choring
- chored
- chor
Synonyms for chore
Depending on context, synonyms include steal, thieve, twoc, task, job.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include job, task, drudgery, duty, stint, detail.
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