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
Clip it across your body or around your waist for hands-free shopping, traveling, errand running, and more..
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Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024
Many pairs can also be worn outside while running errands or basking by the pool, like Merrell’s 2023 Sneaker Award–winning Hut Ultra Wrap Sport Sandals.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 4 July 2024
Yes, this is one of the best shoulder bags for work (and even a great shoulder bag for school), but it’s also understated enough to wear to happy hour drinks or weekend errands.
—Elana Zajdman, WWD, 2 July 2024
Outside of periodic trips to their home to check on their dog and perform errands, Sarah and iea were with their children every night at the facility.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
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Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024
Many pairs can also be worn outside while running errands or basking by the pool, like Merrell’s 2023 Sneaker Award–winning Hut Ultra Wrap Sport Sandals.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 4 July 2024
Yes, this is one of the best shoulder bags for work (and even a great shoulder bag for school), but it’s also understated enough to wear to happy hour drinks or weekend errands.
—Elana Zajdman, WWD, 2 July 2024
Outside of periodic trips to their home to check on their dog and perform errands, Sarah and iea were with their children every night at the facility.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/errand. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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