walk-in

1 of 2

adjective

1
: large enough to be walked into
a walk-in closet
2
: arranged so as to be entered directly rather than through a lobby
a walk-in apartment
3
a
: being a person who walks in without an appointment
a walk-in blood donor
b
: of, relating to, or intended for such persons
a walk-in clinic

walk-in

2 of 2

noun

1
: a walk-in refrigerator or cold storage room
2
: an easy election victory
3
: a person who walks in without an appointment

Examples of walk-in in a Sentence

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Adjective
The team rented two walk-in refrigerator units for farmers to seamlessly drop off goods. Alexandra Talty, New York Times, 17 May 2025 Meanwhile, the primary suite features unobstructed views of the park, a private sitting room, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with radiant heated floors and Dolomiti marble, notes the listing, which is being held by Ruthie and Ethan Assouline of The Assouline Team at Douglas Elliman. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
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 See All Example Sentences for walk-in

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of walk-in was in 1912

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“Walk-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk-in. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

walk-in

adjective
ˌwȯ-ˌkin
1
: large enough to be walked into
a walk-in closet
2
: being or relating to a person who walks in without an appointment

Medical Definition

walk-in

1 of 2 adjective
: providing medical services to ambulatory patients without an appointment
a walk-in clinic
also : being an individual who uses such services

walk-in

2 of 2 noun
: a walk-in patient
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