He was sent out on an urgent errand.
We were there on an errand of mercy to help provide medical care for the refugees.
Recent Examples on the WebFrom walking tours to running errands, shoes that offer noticeable cushioning and support are valuable assets to your wardrobe, and nobody does it quite like Dr. Scholl’s.—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024 That’s just a fool’s errand and a great way to ensure this season is anything but charmed.—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 1 June 2024 However, she has recently been spotted out with her family and solo running errands, sources recently told PEOPLE.—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Team it with sneakers and a crossbody bag for a day of running errands, or throw it on with strappy sandals for last-minute happy hours with friends.—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for errand
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English erend message, business, from Old English ǣrend; akin to Old High German ārunti message
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Time Traveler
The first known use of errand was
before the 12th century
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