English Explanatory Dictionary

chore

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A task, especially a regularly needed task for the upkeep of a home or similar, such as cleaning or preparing meals.
  2. A task that is difficult, unpleasant, or tediously routine.
verb
  1. To do chores.
verb
  1. To steal.
noun
  1. A choir or chorus.

Pronunciation

chô /t͡ʃɔː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chore.wav chôr /t͡ʃoɹ/ chōr /t͡ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /t͡ʃoə/ /t͡ʃɔɹ/

Word forms

chore chores choring chored chor

Etymology

From earlier char, from Middle English charr, charre, cherre (“odd job, turn, occasion, business”), from Old English ċerr, ċierr (“a turn”), from ċierran (“to turn”), from Proto-Germanic *karzijaną (“to turn”), from Proto-Indo-European *gers- (“to bend, turn”). Cognate with Dutch keer (“time; turn; occasion”), German Kehre (“a turn; bend; wind; back-flip; u-turn”). Also related to Saterland Frisian kiere, käire (“to turn”), Old Saxon kērian, Old High German chēran (“to turn”) (German kehren (“to turn”), Dutch keren (“to turn”)). See also char.

Synonyms

steal thieve twoc

Related words

char ajar

Derived words

choreboy chore coat choreful chore horse choreless chorelike choreman choresome chore wheel chorewoman
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