chore

noun

ˈchȯr How to pronounce chore (audio)
Definition of chorenext
1
as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly everyone in this household is expected to do weekly chores

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2
as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work cleaning everything out of the attic was a real chore

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How does the noun chore contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of chore are assignment, duty, job, stint, and task. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

When could assignment be used to replace chore?

While the synonyms assignment and chore are close in meaning, assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When is duty a more appropriate choice than chore?

In some situations, the words duty and chore are roughly equivalent. However, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

When is it sensible to use job instead of chore?

The meanings of job and chore largely overlap; however, job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

Where would stint be a reasonable alternative to chore?

The words stint and chore can be used in similar contexts, but stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

When might task be a better fit than chore?

The words task and chore are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

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Recent Examples of chore These are as simple as doing a few squats or performing household chores. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 July 2025 Avoid lawn mowing or gardening chores that stir up allergens. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Weeknight dinners and Sunday meal prep don't have to be a chore with these deals on a time-saving air fryer, a compact juicer, and more. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 4 July 2025 Josh Jung’s future Watching Jung this season has been a chore. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for chore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chore
  1. task
  2. headache
  3. job
  4. duty
  5. assignment
Noun
  • The food truck team operators are judged on their culinary skills each week in a new town challenged with the task of creating dishes that will outsell their competition to stay in the competition.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
  • And any kind of task that involves loading modern webpages in Safari quickly bogs down.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
Definition of task
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  • Read More: The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods Flavorings and additives Natural fruit compounds, artificial colorants, and tannins in wine can cause headaches, GI symptoms, or hives in sensitive people.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 22 July 2025
  • His salary: $760,000. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages have dealt the Padres numerous headaches.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
Definition of headache
Noun
  • Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.
    — Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
  • Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.
    — JJ Rosen, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025
Definition of job
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  • In fact, Cadillac even dialed the power up for sport-ute duty, pulling 682 hp out of the 6.2-liter supercharged V8.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
  • Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump began informing America’s trading partners about their new duty rates under his tariff regime.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Definition of duty
Noun
  • But is Fitzpatrick giving off excitement about his new NFL assignment?
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
  • There’s a belief that Graterol could start ramping up for a rehab assignment sometime next month, though Gomes said Graterol wouldn’t need much of a buildup to be ready for postseason action.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Definition of assignment

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