B1nounhome
US/tʃɔːr/
UK/tʃɔː/
a regular job at home, like cleaning or washing; also any boring task
In context
We split the chores, so I cook and he does the dishes.
The kids get pocket money for doing chores at the weekend.
Filling in expense forms is such a chore.
Words that go with chore
noun + noun
- household choresRobots might do household chores one day.
verb + noun
- do the choresI do the chores on Sunday morning.
- share the choresCouples should share the chores.
adjective + noun
- daily choresDaily chores take up most of her evening.
- such a choreIroning is such a chore.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have to do many housework.Correct: I have to do lots of chores.