A chore is a task or job that needs to be done, usually something repetitive or unpleasant. It's often an everyday responsibility or duty, like cleaning, washing dishes, or doing laundry. Full definition
He hated the car seat and the stroller for five months, which made the simplest of chores out of the house a nightmare, but he's better in both places now. (phdinparenting.com)
It's that having your kids do chores doesn't necessarily wind up being less work for you as a parent. (inc.com)
And despite women's advances in education and in the workplace, even working women are still expected to take on the bulk of household chores like cooking and cleaning. (bonappetit.com)