rollaway

American

[rohl-uh-wey] / ˈroʊl əˌweɪ /

adjective

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

rollaway bed.

noun

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

a wide selection of cribs and rollaways.

rollaway British

/ ˈrəʊləˌweɪ /

noun

(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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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

She added, “There was no rollaway bed conveniently. And so I just slept in the bed with Denise.”

From Fox News • Jul. 23, 2020

Some dragged rollaway suitcases toward the hospital in search of shelter and food.

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2019

A rollaway sits in the middle of the room.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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