essentialerrand
nounUK /ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈɛrənd/
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈɛrənd/
A very important little job you must do.
Getting milk for the baby was an essentialerrand for the family.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A trip you have to make to get something you really need.
Her essentialerrand to the pharmacy took only ten minutes.
3. A small but crucial step in a bigger plan.
Checking the tickets was an essentialerrand before the trip.
4. A job that cannot be skipped or delayed.
Feeding the dog is an essentialerrand every morning.