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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Bavarian Motor Works introduced the MINI Cooper SE in 2020, and the compact runabout has provided an attractive, fully electric option to motorists who value style and agility but don’t require a lot of driving range.
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Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
With the mantle of most powerful internal-combustion Audi held by the RS Q8 crossover, this low-slung S5 deserves consideration as a practical, usable runabout that happens to not ride high on stilts.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Highlights: Fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, marine accessories, fishing equipment, diving accessories and personal watercraft.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Another standout is the side-loading tender bay, which can accommodate a 19-foot runabout.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
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Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
With the mantle of most powerful internal-combustion Audi held by the RS Q8 crossover, this low-slung S5 deserves consideration as a practical, usable runabout that happens to not ride high on stilts.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Highlights: Fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, marine accessories, fishing equipment, diving accessories and personal watercraft.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Another standout is the side-loading tender bay, which can accommodate a 19-foot runabout.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Runabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/runabout. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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runabout
noun
run·about
ˈrən-ə-ˌbau̇t
: a small motorboat used especially for pleasure
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