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runabout Definition

run·about (runə bo̵ut′)

noun

  1. a person who runs about from place to place
  2. a light, one-seated, open carriage
  3. ☆ a light, one-seated, open automobile; roadster
  4. ☆ a light motorboat

runabout Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • want: Some of the smaller speedboats like the Baja 26 are interesting also if you just want a fast runabout.
  • need: Dino A change of job in September 2004 meant Michael needed a new day-to-day runabout that would be cheap to ensure.

Adjective modifier

  • urban: Matiz is the classic urban runabout for the small family or individual spending most time in town.
  • little: But all-in-all a funky little runabout that's pleasant to drive and no doubt hugely reliable.
  • classic: Matiz is the classic urban runabout for the small family or individual spending most time in town.
  • cheap: There is also the Getz, which is a cheap runabout representing good value for money.
  • small: So I purchased a 1971 MGB Roadster as I was in need of a small runabout.
  • everyday: Then, the Rio will be a great towcar and everyday runabout.

Modifies a noun

  • ticket: The voucher includes the meal and a first class day runabout ticket.
  • car: This year has seen the launch of his famous and highly controversial C5 a battery-powered, three-wheeled, single-seater runabout car.
  • segment: Large runabout segment ( 20 to 29 feet ) Cobalt ranks highest in the large runabout segment for a fifth consecutive time.

Noun used with modifier

  • family: They also make a rather good fun, family runabout.
  • holiday: Castles, churches and cathedrals, market towns, and the seaside that can be seen by holders of railroad holiday runabout tickets.
  • railroad: Castles, churches and cathedrals, market towns, and the seaside that can be seen by holders of railroad holiday runabout tickets.
  • class: The voucher includes the meal and a first class day runabout ticket.

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