runabout
runabout
Definition
run·about (run′ə bo̵ut′)
noun
- a person who runs about from place to place
- a light, one-seated, open carriage
- ☆ a light, one-seated, open automobile; roadster
- ☆ 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.
Browse dictionary entries near runabout
- run up bills
- run-up
- run together
- run-through
- run over
- run out of
- run out
- run-on sentence
- run on a bank
- run-on
- runagate
- runaround
- runaway
- runaway gap
- runback
- runcible spoon
- runcinate
- Rundi
- rundle
- rundlet
