Definition of "errand" in English

noun

1. A journey undertaken to accomplish some task.

2. The purpose of such a journey.

3. An oral message trusted to a person for delivery.

verb

1. (transitive) To send someone on an errand.

   • All the servants were on holiday or erranded out of the house.

2. (intransitive) To go on an errand.

   • She spent an enjoyable afternoon erranding in the city.