walkable

adjective

walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl How to pronounce walkable (audio)
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance

Examples of walkable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What to Consider This small hotel is located near the convention center, but the area isn’t super walkable. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024 Some research suggests that people who live in more walkable neighborhoods are more likely to know their neighbors, and to feel a sense of community. Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for walkable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkable was in 1736

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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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walkable

adjective
walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl How to pronounce walkable (audio)
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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