rollaway

American  

[rohl-uh-wey] / ˈroʊl əˌweɪ /

adjective

1. designed to be rolled out of the way or out of sight when not in use.

   rollaway bed.

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noun

1. something, as an article of furniture, especially a bed, that is a rollaway.

   a wide selection of cribs and rollaways.

rollaway British  

/ ˈrəʊləˌweɪ /

noun

1. (modifier) mounted on rollers so as to be easily moved, esp to be stored away after use

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Etymology

Origin of rollaway

First recorded in 1935–40; adj. use of verb phrase roll away

Example Sentences

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rollaway

The issue could cause the park function to engage while in motion, potentially leading to rollaway; dealers will update software.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

But the agency said it did not find evidence that a design or manufacturing defect caused the rollaway incidents.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024

In June, Ford issued a recall for about three million vehicles over similar rollaway concerns.

From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2022

Since the diva had slept in a crouch On a too-tiny rollaway couch, She came on like a meanie, Which suited Puccini, Who’d cast her as Tosca the Grouch.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2019

A rollaway sits in the middle of the room.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty