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

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

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

From Fox News • Jul. 23, 2020

ODI’s analysis... identified 306 incidents of vehicle rollaway following intended shifts to Park in the 2014-2015 Grand Cherokee.

From The Verge • Jun. 27, 2016

They pounce on the double bed; I claim the single rollaway.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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