walkable

adjective

walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl 

: capable of or suitable for being walked

a very walkable city

a walkable distance

Examples of walkable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nagaoka even has a walkable one-mile-long fermentation trail called Hakko Trip, which has six stops and takes about two hours to graze your way along. — Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

As in the April 2025 open house, village officials and consultants from Kimley-Horn listened to residents who offered feedback on what was needed to provide a safer, more walkable corridor along the Village Market Shopping corridor. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Outside are a deck, firepit, and lake access; dining is walkable, cultural venues are a short drive, and New York City is about 2 hours away. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026

The shoes are walkable, comfortable, and guaranteed to match all of your fall outfits, so be sure not to miss out on the practical staple. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

walkable

adjective

walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl 

: capable of or suitable for being walked

a very walkable city

a walkable distance