walk through

1 of 2

verb

walked through; walking through; walks through

1

: to go through (a theatrical role, a familiar activity, etc.) perfunctorily (as in an early stage of rehearsal)

2

: to guide (someone, such as a novice) through an unfamiliar or complex procedure step-by-step

3

: to deal with or carry out perfunctorily

walk-through

2 of 2

noun

ˈwȯk-ˌthrü 

1

: a perfunctory performance of a play or acting part (as in an early stage of rehearsal)

2

: a television rehearsal without cameras

Examples of walk through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Surveillance video shows the suspect walking through the aisles before exiting the building. —Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026

Winter wonderlands are meant to be walked through, not driven. —Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026

Noun

There was a light walk-through on Friday that was closed to reporters. —Devon Henderson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026

Fan Fest is a cross between Halloween Horror Nights and Comic-Con with walk-through attractions, fan zones and character meet-and-greet photo ops as well as cosplay opportunities, themed food and exclusive merchandise. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1940, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for walk through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou