chore UK /t͡ʃɔː/US /t͡ʃoɹ/noun 3verb 2forms 3 noun3 •A task, especially a regularly needed task for the upkeep of a home or similar, such as housecleaning or preparing meals.Before we moved in together, my partner and I divided up the chores: he cooks and vacuums, and I do the dishes and laundry.The children were made to do their daily chores before being allowed to play games. •A task that is difficult, unpleasant, or tediously routine.I used to enjoy being self-employed, but it's become a bit of a chore recently. •(no longer used) A choir or chorus.On every wall, and sung where e'er I walk. I number these, as being of the chore — 1638 verb2 •(US, old-fashioned) To do chores. •(dialect, Scotland) To steal."Graham Reid's the thief. I saw him chore the sweeties. Bit naebody's gaun tae believe a spikkin boolie. ..." — 1996 formschored · choring · chores
