English · Daily Life
errand
/ˈer.ənd/
[/ˈer.ənd/]
short useful trip
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A short journey made to do or get something, often for someone else.
Example
He ran a quick errand to the shop to buy milk before the guests arrived for dinner.
He ran a quick errand to the shop to buy milk before the guests arrived for dinner.
Etymology
From Old English 'ærende', meaning a message or mission.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to small practical tasks like shopping or posting a letter.