• A special business intrusted to a messenger; something to betold or done by one sent somewhere for the purpose; often, a verbalmessage; a commission; as, the servant was sent on an errand; to doan errand. Also, one's purpose in going anywhere.I have a secret errand to thee, O king. Judg. iii. 19.I will not eat till I have told mine errand. Gen. xxiv. 33.mission.


    Errand meaning & definition 1 of Errand.


  • Something parents [say when] they will [be gone] for a long time.

    (ex:They go and hang out with someone for 3 hours and then [go to the store] for 1 hour)

    Errand meaning & definition 2 of Errand.


  • Noun. An expedition involving the acquisition of some good, usually perceived as essential, when in fact completely unnecessary. Because [errands] involve a component of travel, they are often confused for a leisure activity. From the root, [errant], [aimless].

    Errand meaning & definition 3 of Errand.


  • A short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, especially on someone elses behalf.

    Errand meaning & definition 4 of Errand.

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