chore
Translation
chore
Examples
Doing the washing-up is a daily chore.
Doing the dishes is a daily chore.
I find shopping a real chore.
I find shopping a real chore.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~ a routine task, especially a household one. Doing the dishes is a daily chore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: task, job, duty
Etymology
From Old English 'cerr' or 'cyrr' meaning 'a turn, a piece of work'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'bore'. A chore is often a boring task.