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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
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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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

Dictionary Entries Near walk-in

Cite this Entry

“Walk-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk-in. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

walk-in

adjective
ˌwȯ-ˌkin
: large enough to be walked into
a walk-in closet

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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