Everyday Life

Errand

ˈerənd

noun

What does Errand mean?

A short trip to do a small task like shopping or mailing.

Example sentence

"I have to run a few errands before dinner."

American usage tip

'Run errands' is the standard phrase — never 'do errands walk'.

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