walk-in

1 of 2

adjective

ˈwȯk-ˌin 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The owner’s suite features a desk, sofa, walk-in wardrobe, and yet another sliding door that opens to a private bathroom. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025

The dwelling features two full-sized primary suites—both are outfitted with large walk-in closets and spa-like baths clad in sleek Italian marble. —Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025

Noun

So expect to see more floor-to-ceiling kitchen cabinetry with more drawers than shelves, walk-in and butler’s pantries, and islands packed with storage. —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

The bathrooms feature top-to-toe marble, freestanding baths, and walk-in showers. —Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for walk-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin

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

ˈwȯk-ˌin 

: 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