Errand Boy (Noun)
Meaning
A boy who earns money by running errands.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The street urchin worked as an errand boy for the local shopkeeper, earning a few coins a day by running errands for the old man.
- As the errand boy, it was Tommy's job to deliver groceries to the elderly ladies who lived in the apartments above the market.
- With his bright smile and quick legs, 12-year-old Jack made a perfect errand boy for the busy professionals in the city.
- After school, Jorge worked as an errand boy for the dry cleaner, picking up and delivering clothes to customers all over town.
- The young errand boy was tipped handsomely by the wealthy businessman for delivering a package to the airport on short notice.