English

Noun

runabout ‎(plural runabouts)

1. Any of several small vehicles, especially a small motor car for use on short journeys.
   • 1913, Robert Barr, chapter 2, in Lord Stranleigh Abroad:

     The door being open, Stranleigh walked in unannounced. A two-seated runabout […] stood by the window, where it could be viewed by passers-by. Further down the room rested a chassis, … .

2. (dated) A motor car having a single row of seats.

Related terms

• tourabout