errand
noun
a short and quick trip to accomplish a specific purpose, as to buy something, deliver a package, or convey a message, often for someone else.
errands
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pluralof errand.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Holliday spends her volunteer time socializing over coffee and the newspaper, helping residents run errands, leading fitness classes on Saturday mornings and organizing game nights.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
During school hours, the role includes managing schedules, coordinating appointments and activities, running errands and overseeing day-to-day household administration—then transitions to child care when the kids return home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
They often show him doing everyday activities such as "munchie runs" to supermarkets or shopping malls, visiting restaurants or running other errands.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
You can walk around and get a lot of errands done.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Maybe I can do errands in exchange for their services.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
