walk-in

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adjective

ˈwȯk-ˌin

: large enough to be walked into

a walk-in closet

: arranged so as to be entered directly rather than through a lobby

a walk-in apartment

: being a person who walks in without an appointment

a walk-in blood donor

: of, relating to, or intended for such persons

a walk-in clinic

walk-in

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noun

: a walk-in refrigerator or cold storage room

: an easy election victory

: a person who walks in without an appointment

Example Sentences

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Noun

At nearly 1,200 square feet, the master suites will feature a large living area and a bathroom with a whirlpool bath and walk-in shower, according to the release. —

Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2023 The primary suite includes a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, a walk-in shower and a walk-in closet. —

Dallas Builders Association, Dallas News, 16 Mar. 2023 The kitchen features a wine refrigerator, drawer microwave, central island that seats six, dual-fuel oven and walk-in pantry. —

Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2023 So far, the IRS has hired more than 5,000 employees, mostly to answer taxpayer-assistance phone lines and staff walk-in tax clinics, agency officials said. —

Jacob Bogage, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Mar. 2023 The Cocoon and Serenity Residences have wraparound terraces, while the Serenity and Retreat Residences have separate tubs and walk-in showers. —

Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023 Additional Saturday walk-in hours are planned for April 8 and May 13. —

Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2023 The walk-in clinic is staffed with mental health professionals, not medical professionals. —

Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2023 So far, the IRS has hired more than 5,000 employees, mostly to answer taxpayer-assistance phone lines and staff walk-in tax clinics, agency officials said. —

Jacob Bogage, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Mar. 2023 See More

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