chore

Everyday

1. A chore is a small job you do regularly at home, like washing up, making your bed or feeding the pet. tree →
2. A chore is any boring or unpleasant task. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and responsibility lessons, children help with chores such as tidying their room, setting the table, sorting laundry or putting out the bins, which teaches responsibility and helps the family; some get pocket money (UK) or an allowance (USA) for chores. A chore chart shows who does which job. In maths problems, chores often appear with money and time. Phrases: «do chores», «household chores», «chore chart», «a bit of a chore».

Examples

• My chores are feeding the cat and making my bed. tree →
• We do our chores before we watch TV. tree →
• Washing up is my least favourite chore. tree →
• I get two pounds a week for doing chores. tree →
• Our chore chart is on the fridge. tree →
• Tidying up after the party was a real chore. tree →
• Everyone in the family shares the chores. tree →
• If each chore takes 10 minutes, four chores take 40 minutes. tree →

Note

Plural chores. Usually «do a chore», not «make a chore». Homework is not usually called a chore, but it can feel like one. Spelling: ch-o-r-e, with a silent e.