errand

noun
UK: /ˈerənd/
US: /ˈerənd/

  1. A short journey to do something, like buying or delivering something.

    1. I ran an errand to the grocery store for some milk today, it was quick.
    2. She often asks her son to run errands for her since she is not able to drive that far.

  2. A specific task or duty that you need to do, often involving going somewhere.

    1. My main errand today is to pick up the dry cleaning before they close soon.
    2. Before we leave for vacation, there are several important errands we need to complete.

Synonyms

task chore mission job

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "errand" in English means: A short journey to do something, like buying or delivering something., A specific task or duty that you need to do, often involving going somewhere..

The phonetic transcription of "errand" is /ˈerənd/ in British English and /ˈerənd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "errand": task, chore, mission, job.

Example usage of "errand": "I ran an errand to the grocery store for some milk today, it was quick.". More examples on the page.