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

The agency said it monitored vehicles that got the update and found that the service campaign was “effective in reducing the frequency of vehicle rollaway incidents in the subject vehicles.”

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024

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

An electric griddle, Hawaiian rolls, onions, ground beef and several condiments were stationed on a wooden rollaway table in the middle of the room.

From New York Times ● Oct. 8, 2021

Finally, Papi turned to Gladys, who was pushing the rollaway cart around the table, clearing off the plates.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez