Examples of errand in a Sentence
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
The vegan leather material gives these a versatile appearance for everything from running errands to going to dinner.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
As a driver, Nichols was obligated to run errands and to get a job to help support her small household.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
These essentials are what will take you from an hour down to 30 minutes when getting ready for a night out after an already long day of working or errands.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
So to start, only wear your minimalist shoes at work, to the gym, around the house, or when running errands, but only one day at a time, and maybe just for a few hours.
—Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 28 Mar. 2024
On Wednesday morning, those headed out the door for their exercises, errands and commutes were greeted with brisk air.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Chris Washington, a Gilbert local and former NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers, lost his 1989 championship ring while running errands with his wife on March 14.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
Stock market timing is a fool’s errand, but ensuring your portfolio matches your risk tolerance, and some caution on the margins makes sense here.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Middle English erend message, business, from Old English ǣrend; akin to Old High German ārunti message
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/errand. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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