walk

walk

noun

Definition of WALK

1

a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure <we went for a long walk outside because it was such a nice night>

Synonyms amble, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, wander

Related Words parade, paseo, promenade; expedition, hike, march, peregrination, traipse, tramp, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout; excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, spin, tour; pilgrimage, progress, safari

2

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence <a nondenominational church that attracts worshippers from every walk of life>

Synonyms area, arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk

Related Words frontier; study, subject; territory, turf; occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation; ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken, reach, scope, sweep, width; subfield, subspecialty

3

a public place for strolling <San Antonio's famous River Walk ranks among the city's foremost attractions>

Synonyms boardwalk, mall, walk

Related Words walkway; alameda, allée; arcade, colonnade, galleria, gallery; plaza