Examples of errand in a Sentence
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
We were there on an errand of mercy to help provide medical care for the refugees.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rain started falling in parts of the Kansas City area Thursday morning as people headed out for their commutes and errands.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
They can be dressed up for nicer occasions like a Sunday brunch but also casual enough for running errands or going for a long walk.
—Alyssa Rotunno, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2024
The soles are both lightweight and cloudlike, forming to your foot and providing pillowy comfort for all-day wear or running errands around town.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
What to Consider Given their compressive feel, these may be better suited to working out and running errands than lounging around the house.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
Whether vacationing in Portofino or running errands in Los Angeles, Kendall Jenner’s outfits are always a source of effortlessly cool inspiration.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Nyong’o plays a New Yorker running her daily errands when suddenly the sky is streaked with burning objects coming in for a landing.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Featuring a wrap fixture alongside a breezy, ruffled skirt, this bohemian number is a dream to wear while quickly running errands, heading out on a walking tour, or even meeting a friend for a nice lunch.
—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
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
They can be dressed up for nicer occasions like a Sunday brunch but also casual enough for running errands or going for a long walk.
—Alyssa Rotunno, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2024
The soles are both lightweight and cloudlike, forming to your foot and providing pillowy comfort for all-day wear or running errands around town.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
What to Consider Given their compressive feel, these may be better suited to working out and running errands than lounging around the house.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
Whether vacationing in Portofino or running errands in Los Angeles, Kendall Jenner’s outfits are always a source of effortlessly cool inspiration.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Nyong’o plays a New Yorker running her daily errands when suddenly the sky is streaked with burning objects coming in for a landing.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Featuring a wrap fixture alongside a breezy, ruffled skirt, this bohemian number is a dream to wear while quickly running errands, heading out on a walking tour, or even meeting a friend for a nice lunch.
—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
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/errand. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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errand
noun
er·rand
ˈer-ənd 
: a short trip taken to do or get something especially for someone else
also
: the object or purpose of such a trip
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