Chore

/tʃɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A routine or minor task or job, often involving household work.

Washing the dishes is just one of the many chores I have to do after dinner.

An unpleasant, dull, or tedious task.

Cleaning the garage was such a chore that I put it off for weeks.

A task or duty that is often assigned or expected.

Each family member has their own set of chores to contribute to the household.

Derived from the Middle English 'chore', from the Old French 'tchore', meaning a small task.

household chore:

A routine task performed in a home, like cleaning or cooking.

chore list:

A list of tasks that need to be done, especially in a household.

A bore or something unexciting.

Cleaning the floors is such a chore.

Something that takes up too much time.

Studying for finals feels like a chore.