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.
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Normal mode is fine for commuting and running errands, but those seeking a bit more performance will want to select Sport mode.
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition to being a travel essential, this long-sleeve shirt is ideal for outdoor activities like jogging, hiking, and running errands.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Here’s why the whole enterprise might be a fool’s errand.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
What might feel harmless in the moment, like teasing someone, chatting about lunch plans or venting about a frustrating errand, can suddenly reappear in a recap email sent to the whole group.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition to being a travel essential, this long-sleeve shirt is ideal for outdoor activities like jogging, hiking, and running errands.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Here’s why the whole enterprise might be a fool’s errand.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
What might feel harmless in the moment, like teasing someone, chatting about lunch plans or venting about a frustrating errand, can suddenly reappear in a recap email sent to the whole group.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for errand
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/errand. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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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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