within/in walking distance
idiom
: not very far : close enough to reach by walking
Her house is within walking distance.
—often + ofHer job is within walking distance of her school.
Examples of within/in walking distance in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The site is dirt now, in front of the Indian Land YMCA and within walking distance of a planned Target in the CrossRidge development.
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John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
Its location is within walking distance from many activities in town.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
Local vendors sell libations and food, and additional restaurants are within walking distance of the venue.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
What was not to love? (Benjamin Myers) The ski resort boasted 87 miles of trails, a 10,000-foot summit and $50 lift tickets within walking distance of our chalet.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Passengers visit not only major cities but also quaint villages and often disembark within walking distance of attractions.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Davidson Town Hall Auditorium is located at 251 South Street in Davidson and there is ample free parking within walking distance.
—Observer Staff Report, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
The peninsula is still Charleston’s gastronomic epicenter, which means a lot of the best restaurants are within walking distance from one another.
—Stephanie Burt, Saveur, 8 May 2024
Located within walking distance of dining, groceries and retail.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
Its location is within walking distance from many activities in town.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
Local vendors sell libations and food, and additional restaurants are within walking distance of the venue.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
What was not to love? (Benjamin Myers) The ski resort boasted 87 miles of trails, a 10,000-foot summit and $50 lift tickets within walking distance of our chalet.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Passengers visit not only major cities but also quaint villages and often disembark within walking distance of attractions.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Davidson Town Hall Auditorium is located at 251 South Street in Davidson and there is ample free parking within walking distance.
—Observer Staff Report, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
The peninsula is still Charleston’s gastronomic epicenter, which means a lot of the best restaurants are within walking distance from one another.
—Stephanie Burt, Saveur, 8 May 2024
Located within walking distance of dining, groceries and retail.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
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“Within/in walking distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%2Fin%20walking%20distance. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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