Definition of runabout
1 : one who wanders about : stray
2 : a light usually open wagon, car, or motorboat
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The 500 remains an eye-catching runabout that’s easy on gas and delivers a lot of fun per dollar.
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With options totaling $2,880 and destination charges of $995, my fun-to-drive 500c urban runabout with flair delivered for $20,365 – the most affordable convertible in America.
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Ships like this, similar to the runabouts in Deep Space Nine, are often seen as expendable.
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Jet-skis and mahogany runabouts zipped 30 feet in front of the bow and alongside the gunwales.
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Beyond helping Mitsubishi boost volume, cut costs and recoup its investment in the electric runabout, the deal allows Peugeot-Citroen to quickly and easily compete against Renault in the electric arena.
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First Known Use of runabout
1549
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playDefinition of runabout for English Language Learners
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: a small motorboat
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: a small car
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