English · Daily Life
school run
/ˈskuːl rʌn/
[/ˈskuːl rʌn/]
trip taking kids to school
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The regular journey of taking children to and from school.
Example
The morning school run was always hectic, with shoes lost and breakfast eaten in the car.
The morning school run was always hectic, with shoes lost and breakfast eaten in the car.
Etymology
Combines 'school' (Greek 'schole', leisure for learning) with 'run' (a trip).
How & Where It’s Used
A British term for the daily parental task of ferrying children to school.