walker

walk·er

noun \ˈwȯ-kər\

Definition of WALKER

1

: one that walks: 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: as

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

b : a walking shoe

Examples of WALKER

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

First Known Use of WALKER

14th century

Related to WALKER

Synonyms

ambler, perambulator, rambler, tramper, hiker

Related Words

pedestrian; roamer, rover, trekker, wanderer, wayfarer; alpinist, backpacker, climber, mountaineer

Rhymes with WALKER

balker, caulker, gawker, hawker, squawker, stalker

Walk·er

biographical name \ˈwȯ-kər\

Definition of WALKER

Alice Malsenior 1944–     Am. writer

Walker

biographical name

Definition of WALKER

Francis Am*a*sa \ˈa-mə-sə\ 1840–1897 Am. econ.

Walker

biographical name

Definition of WALKER

John E(rnest) 1941–     British biochem.

Walker

biographical name

Definition of WALKER

William 1824–1860 Am. filibuster

walk·er

noun \ˈwȯ-kər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of WALKER

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