runabout
noun
run·about
ˈrə-nə-ˌbau̇t 
1
: one who wanders about : stray
2
: a light usually open wagon, car, or motorboat
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Easy to ride, easy to care for, fun and stylish, these electric urban runabouts are a great way to get into the fun and excitement of motorcycle riding.
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The two-seat city runabout will be powered by an all-new Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) developed in-house by Smart.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
The Sidekick proved to be a nifty runabout from one end of the property to the other.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The 44th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show returned to the West Palm Beach waterfront this week, featuring nearly 1,000 vessels ranging from small runabouts to 250-foot superyachts.
—Carline Jean, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The two-seat city runabout will be powered by an all-new Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) developed in-house by Smart.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
The Sidekick proved to be a nifty runabout from one end of the property to the other.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The 44th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show returned to the West Palm Beach waterfront this week, featuring nearly 1,000 vessels ranging from small runabouts to 250-foot superyachts.
—Carline Jean, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Runabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/runabout. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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runabout
noun
run·about
ˈrən-ə-ˌbau̇t
: a small motorboat used especially for pleasure
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