chores
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Doing laundry, cleaning the tub, getting your upper lip waxed at a nearby salon — these are all chores that fall into this category.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
He only deals in stickers, and a pack becomes what he earns for chores around the house, instead of pocket money.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
It’s like coming home and seeing my children have done their chores and made their beds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
"Most of the humanoids you see are being teleoperated, or they've got very specific paths and chores that they do," said Chris Matthieu of startup RealSense, which makes cameras for robots.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
When she couldn’t face chores any longer, she explored—cautiously.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
![]()