noun
definition
A task, especially a difficult, unpleasant, or routine one.
example
Washing dishes is a chore, but we cannot just stop eating.
verb
definition
To do chores.
verb
definition
To steal.
noun
definition
A choir or chorus.
Examples of chores in a Sentence
Let's go do the chores one last time before we leave.
Heavier chores are left to others.
He had far more important chores to do.
One night after chores, Carmen, Jonathan and Destiny were eating supper when Brutus started barking.
After chores, she went to bed and cried herself to sleep.
She would be free to do as she pleased all day – after all the chores were done.
I think I'll work in the garden for a while, after I get my chores done.
Still, she needed to be careful doing the chores – especially after dark.
We managed the weekend in between together, mostly catching up on domestic chores; Friday night in the downstairs laundry room of my apartment.
With any luck, she would have the chores done before Alex was free.
There were chores to do and she'd best get at them.
It rang earlier when you were doing the chores and I missed it.
The time and chat, spent interspersed with interrupting chores, was long overdue.
A few hours later Alex and Jonathan were out doing chores and Carmen was in the kitchen fixing supper.
I want to do the chores.
Cynthia devoured every publication she could find on the subject and was looking forward to spending some quality time hiking the high country, if the demand of Bird Song's chores would allow snatches of free time.
It was after ten by the time the kitchen chores were finished and the place cleaned up, sort of.
The first two weeks of June were a never-ending list of chores and activities jammed full with last minute preparations, one workplace crisis following another, and an annoying series of details that demanded Dean's attention.
Janet finished her chores and hurried off to her afternoon soaps.
She could shower and change after the chores were done.
Donnie had pretty well taken over the project as the chores of Bird Song limited Cynthia's time.
The mornings and evenings had been packed with chores, but there was usually time during the middle of the day to enjoy some time outside.
Every morning before I went to school I had chores to do, which began with mixing up the formula and feeding the calves.
Monday was cleaning day, but since smiling Maria had joined the staff, the Deans' chores were reduced considerably.
Alex was there at dawn every morning to help with the chores and then they would take off in his truck.
Jonathan and I did the chores.
Here I sit, having to listen to a sobbing lady instead of being on my way to more pleasant chores.
Illness plagues me each morning, causing me difficulty in accomplishing my chores, as simple as they may be, though failing Mrs. Cummings hardly seems to notice.
I set about showing Molly some of our Econ Scrutiny simple chores and she was immediately interested.
Occasionally, he even lent a hand with the chores at Bird Song.
One of Martha's Bird Song chores had been keeping the struggling plant hydrated.
After all, he'd abdicated all Bird Song's weekend chores in favor of his flesh-pressing tour, and Cynthia deserved a rest.
The realization struck Cynthia, too, and as neither had slept particularly well, both plodded through the early morning chores with few words passing between them.
Jonathan was enthusiastic enough about his chores.
When he finished the chores, he swallowed three aspirins and went outside to shovel the accumulating snow, hoping further activity might dissipate the anger he felt, not only at Shipton, but at himself for losing it in so public and childish manner.
After the chores were finished, the group emigrated to the parlor for a game of Scrabble.
Dean spent the afternoon busying himself with the chores of Bird Song, partially out of guilt for having dumped the morning duties on Fred and in part to take his mind off the ever-present feeling he'd caused long term or, heaven forbid, permanent damage to his seven-month marriage.
They completed the morning chores and then Katie headed out to pick up her brother at the airport.
I have chores to do and I can't afford this hospital bill, anyway.
I understand you have friends doing your chores, and your hospital bill has already been paid through tomorrow, so stop worrying and complete your convalescence.
There was plenty of room in the old house and Katie would continue helping with the chores until they found a place to live.
It was the first time in their marriage that they didn't do the chores together.
Destiny was still asleep when she left the house to do the chores.
It's probably interfering with her sleep habits, other responsibilities (work, chores) and not conducive to really understanding her homework assignments.
There are probably things that your parents ask you to do, like help with chores, that would be much more fun to do with a coupon.
Even though chores aren't much fun, take the seriousness out of it and have a little fun.
I'm not sure I have enough chores around here to keep her busy.
Howie was quiet for several minutes as we finished our chores.
The Deans retreated to the front porch, allowing Fred and Martha time alone, and Maria to her new chores.
After pantomimed introductions, she was back to her chores.