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

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But this island destination also boasts a walkable downtown, natural beauty, historical fort, top-notch golf courses, and a mix of both luxe resorts and quaint inns. Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 The Cyrus Hotel is both historic and modern chic, and sits in a walkable location downtown. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026 Lower entry price, less yard work and walkable amenities point toward a condo. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 The area is within Midtown Centennial, an area dominated by office parks that the city believes can gradually become more of a mixed-use, walkable area. Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for walkable

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 15 May. 2026.

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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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