Word Explorer
Children's
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
Elementary Dictionary
     
Lookup History
errand

er·rand

errand

 
 
pronunciation:
e rnd
features:
Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: When you do an errand, you make a quick trip for a particular purpose.
My mom and I did some errands around town. First we went to the grocery store and then we dropped off a package at the post office.
synonyms:
run
similar words:
trip
Word Parts  About this feature
The word errand contains the following part:
err Latin root that means error, wander
Show wordsHide wordsExample words: