as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
the hikers set out before dawn in order to have the trail to themselves
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Recent Examples of hiker
Monks at the monastery continue to welcome hikers, bikers, and drivers, offering a bed for the night in one of the basic rooms or dorms.
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The Ortler massif, part of the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border, is a popular destination for experienced hikers and climbers.
—CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The hiker had no backup equipment and was unprepared to spend the night.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Keep scrolling for 37 of the best Backcountry early Black Friday deals—chosen by me, an avid hiker, camper, and all-around gear enthusiast.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Though the skies were blue, violent winds kicked up recent snowfall, blasting hikers and causing some cliffside sections of the trail to become invisible at times.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Many hikers arrive at Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen—either village provides access to Stage 11 of the Via Alpina, which winds between the two.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Cyclists, runners, and hikers will all appreciate the city’s proximity to the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The Ortler massif, part of the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border, is a popular destination for experienced hikers and climbers.
—CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The hiker had no backup equipment and was unprepared to spend the night.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Keep scrolling for 37 of the best Backcountry early Black Friday deals—chosen by me, an avid hiker, camper, and all-around gear enthusiast.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Though the skies were blue, violent winds kicked up recent snowfall, blasting hikers and causing some cliffside sections of the trail to become invisible at times.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Many hikers arrive at Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen—either village provides access to Stage 11 of the Via Alpina, which winds between the two.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Cyclists, runners, and hikers will all appreciate the city’s proximity to the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiker
Noun
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Consequently, even the most avid walker will occasionally need a car.—
Greyson Ferguson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The original clowning actors in the United States joined trick riders on horseback, jugglers, and rope walkers to draw laughs by mocking conventional norms of the time.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stargazers hoping to catch a glimpse of C/2025 R2 (SWAN) should read our roundups of the best binoculars and telescopes for viewing the night sky, while those looking to image the wanderer should read our guide to imaging a solar system comet with a DSLR camera.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help to find a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian on Interstate 35W early Sunday morning.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Murray has mostly been a pedestrian quarterback.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Hiker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiker. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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