walkable

adjective

walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl How to pronounce walkable (audio)
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance

Examples of walkable in a Sentence

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As our population ages, a walkable social hub counters loneliness and strengthens neighborhood ties. Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 May 2025 One is a complete, walkable master planned community with all missing middle or a combination of missing middle and single family attached and detached. Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 These two projects are slated to transform the historic South Platte riverfront into a vibrant, walkable neighborhood, bringing jobs, housing, and long-overdue investment, while preserving the connection to the outdoors that defines us. Rodney Milton, Denver Post, 11 May 2025 Song says the walkable nature of the district, its transit-friendly location near ARTIC, and flexible venues will enable locals to host events, dances, conferences and more. Caroline Wong, Oc Register, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for walkable

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkable was in 1736

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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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walkable

adjective
walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl How to pronounce walkable (audio)
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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