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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The walks have been held for decades in the Chicago area, but in the last two years, Deb Havighorst, of Homewood, has come on strong with the group, bringing 25 walkers to Mokena to support her and the cause. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Longer hikes often require a minimum of six walkers due to the possibility of encountering aforementioned bears. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 But just like walkers and bikers, transit users must contend with the heat. — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 At a meeting Wednesday night, City Council members encouraged city employees to start exploring options for reducing e-bike conflicts with pedestrians and dog walkers, particularly at parklands and popular trails. — Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walker. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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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

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biographical name (3)

William 1824–1860 American filibuster

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