walker

noun

walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
Synonyms of walkernext
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

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Examples of walker in a Sentence

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.
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Faster-than-normal walkers were substantially less likely to develop cognitive impairment, according to a new study published on July 14 in the journal Neurology. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 For example, Eckert was informed before December’s trip to Oxford of a public road next to the club’s training ground, which is used by dog walkers. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Many are favorites among those who spend hours on their feet, including teachers, nurses, and avid walkers. — Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 Procaccini is recovering from a broken leg and uses a walker or cane. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of walker was in the 14th century

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walker

noun
walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
1
: one that walks
2
: something used in walking
especially : a framework that supports a baby learning to walk or an infirm or disabled person

Medical Definition

walker

noun
walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
: a framework designed to support an infant learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person

Biographical Definition

Walker 1 of 3

biographical name (1)

Walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce Walker (audio)
Alice Malsenior 1944–     American writer

Walker

2 of 3

biographical name (2)

John E(rnest) 1941–     British biochemist

Walker

3 of 3

biographical name (3)

William 1824–1860 American filibuster

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