chore

About 0.98 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun 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.

2. noun 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.

3. verb To do chores.
4. verb To steal.
5. noun A choir or chorus.

Similar words

job task drudgery duty stint detail trouble grind drag fiddle

Often followed by

of to for that and was is in services

Word family

chores