rollaway

American  

[rohl-uh-way] / 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

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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

If your children don’t want to share a bed, make sure the room has a sofa bed; if not, she recommends requesting a rollaway.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2022

Born and bred local Sara Fenelus, 36, clutched her 4-month-old son with one hand and lugged a rollaway suitcase filled with still-wet clothes.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2019

A Houston driver said Thursday that she is grateful to be alive to tell the tale after a rollaway tire smashed into her car's windshield and shattered nearly all the glass, according to a report.

From Fox News ● Dec. 21, 2018

When his brother returned from the medical home, still wearing leg braces from the polio, the two of them shared a rollaway bed in the kitchen of their apartment, and Eva would kiss them good-night.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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