walker

noun
walk·​er | \ ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio) \

Definition of walker

 (Entry 1 of 4)

1 : one that walks: such as
a : a competitor in a walking race
b : a peddler going on foot
c : a temporary male escort of socially prominent women attending usually public events
2 : something used in walking: such as
a : a framework designed to support a baby learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person
b : a walking shoe

Walker

biographical name (1)
Walk·​er | \ ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce Walker (audio) \

Definition of Walker (Entry 2 of 4)

Alice Malsenior 1944–     American writer

Walker

biographical name (2)

Definition of Walker (Entry 3 of 4)

John E(rnest) 1941–     British biochemist

Walker

biographical name (3)

Definition of Walker (Entry 4 of 4)

William 1824–1860 American filibuster

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Synonyms for walker

Synonyms: Noun

ambler, hiker, perambulator, rambler, tramper

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Examples of walker in a Sentence

Noun

She joined a group of walkers in the neighborhood. I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are encouraged to participate, and strollers are welcome, organizers said. Staff Report, Aurora Beacon-News, "Easter Egg Hunt planned at Mooseheart," 10 Mar. 2018 Denver’s Race for the Cure, which annually attracted 54-65,000 runners and walkers over a six-year period a decade ago, will be replaced this year by a new event organizers are calling the More Than Pink Walk. John Meyer, The Know, "Denver’s Race for the Cure rebrands as number of walkers drops from 65K to 10K," 29 July 2019 Runners and walkers also paced themselves in the heat. Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Cream puffs a perfect reward for running a hot and sticky 5K at State Fair Park," 18 July 2019 The family-friendly two-mile run returns this year allowing runners and walkers a chance to compete on the bike course itself. David Peterson/share, Cincinnati.com, "Annual Madeira Bike Race celebrates a decade of racing," 25 June 2019 The 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend is still nine months away, but runners or walkers don’t have to wait to claim their spot. Stephen Ruiz, orlandosentinel.com, "Registration opens for Star Wars Rival Run Weekend," 7 Apr. 2019 Chip timing will be provided for both runners and walkers for the five-mile trek. Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 10 July 2018 Runners and walkers of all paces and ages are welcome. Cassie Armstrong, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Running Day: How to observe in Central Florida," 6 June 2018 For the $25 entry fee, runners and walkers receive water bottles, racer bracelets and a complimentary pancake breakfast buffet. Laura Latzko, azcentral, "Weekend fun: Comedy show; horse expo, family 5K, wine walk," 8 May 2018

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First Known Use of walker

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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walker

noun

English Language Learners Definition of walker

: someone who walks especially for exercise
: someone who walks in a specified way
: a frame that is designed to support someone (such as a baby or an injured or elderly person) who needs help walking

walker

noun
walk·​er | \ ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio) \

Medical Definition of walker

: a framework designed to support an infant learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person

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