Walker

biographical name

Walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce Walker (audio)
Synonyms of Walkernext
Alice Malsenior 1944–     American writer

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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Walker. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

walker

noun
walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
1
: one that walks
2
: something used in walking
especially : a framework that supports a baby learning to walk or an infirm or disabled person

Medical Definition

walker

noun
walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
: a framework designed to support an infant learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person
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