1
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.
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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
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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
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walker. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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walker
noun
walk·er
ˈwȯ-kər 
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
: a framework designed to support an infant learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person
Biographical Definition
Walker
2 of 3biographical name (2)
John E(rnest) 1941– British biochemist
Walker
3 of 3biographical name (3)
William 1824–1860 American filibuster
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