walker

noun

walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
1
: one that walks: such 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: such as
a
: a framework designed to support a baby learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person
b
: a walking shoe

Examples of walker in a Sentence

She joined a group of walkers in the neighborhood. I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker.
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One rave reviewer recommends them for retail workers, dog walkers, food service employees, and other folks who spend a lot of time on their feet. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 An avid walker and explorer, Laurence spent his days traveling around the city and shared his discoveries in emails to families and friends. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025 In the roaring 1920s, barnstorming and flying circuses featuring wing walkers and aerial acrobatics soared in popularity. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025 Morning commuters will need to be on the lookout for runners, joggers and walkers. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for walker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of walker was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walker. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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

Biographical Definition

Walker 1 of 3

biographical name (1)

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

Walker

2 of 3

biographical name (2)

John E(rnest) 1941–     British biochemist

Walker

3 of 3

biographical name (3)

William 1824–1860 American filibuster

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