walker

noun

walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər 

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

Synonyms of walker

• wanderer
• pedestrian
• hiker

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The company is pitching this machine as best for walkers, hikers, and low-impact cardio enthusiasts. — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

The connected fitness company on Tuesday unveiled three new treadmills and new features for its Peloton IQ artificial intelligence platform with tools for runners, walkers and hikers. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Eve maintains its balance without crutches or a walker, leaving users’ hands free for everyday activities. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

In January 2023, about 30 people, supported by a walkers’ rights charity called the Ramblers Association, challenged the closure and obtained formal recognition of the public right-of-way from the West Berkshire District Council. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for walker

• blocker
• chalker
• cocker
• docker
• hawker
• hocker
• knocker
• locker
• mocker
• ocher
• rocker
• shocker

Kids Definition

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 1 of 3

biographical name (1)

Walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər 

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