First Known Use: 1746
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chore
noun \ˈchȯr\
: a small job that is done regularly
: a dull, unpleasant, or difficult job or experience
Full Definition of CHORE
1
plural : the regular or daily light work of a household or farm
2
: a routine task or job
3
: a difficult or disagreeable task <doing taxes can be a real chore>
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Origin of CHORE
alteration of chare
Related to CHORE
- Synonyms
- assignment, duty, job, task
Synonym Discussion of CHORE
task, duty, job, chore, stint, assignment mean a piece of work to be done. task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance <charged with a variety of tasks>. duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance <the duties of a lifeguard>. job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance <the job of turning the company around>. chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm <every child was assigned chores>. stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service <a 2-month stint as a reporter>. assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority <a reporter's assignment>.
CHORE Defined for Kids
chore
noun \ˈchȯr\
Definition of CHORE for Kids
1
: a small job that is done regularly <a household chore> <Milking the cows is one of my chores on the farm.>
2
: a dull, unpleasant, or difficult task <Washing windows is such a chore.>
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