chore

noun

ˈchȯr 

1

chores plural : the regular or daily light work of a household or farm

2

: a routine task or job

The children were each assigned household chores.

3

: a difficult or disagreeable task

doing taxes can be a real chore

Synonyms

• assignment
• duty
• job
• task

Choose the Right Synonym for 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

Examples of chore in a Sentence

The children were each assigned different household chores.

I liked the simple chore of bringing in the firewood.

Doing taxes can be a real chore.

That movie is a chore to sit through.

Recent Examples on the Web

Known for its relaxed chore coats and rugged chambray shirts, Drakes began in East London in 1977 and opened its Savile Row flagship in 2019. —Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025

Offer to help with chores or groceries; cook breakfast or walk the dog. —Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025

For moms who are struggling with chores, this could look like purchasing appliances or technology that make your cleaning routine easier. —Jazmine Denise Thompson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025

From smart tech that customizes your workouts to mindful practices that help manage hormonal changes and stress, this year’s trends will make fitness feel like self-care instead of a chore. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of chare

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

chore

noun

ˈchō(ə)r 

ˈchȯ(ə)r

1

plural : the regular light work of a household or farm

2

: an ordinary task

3

: a dull, unpleasant, or difficult task