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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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

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

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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