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

Recent Examples on the Web Golfers will be able to tee on the walkable course, dubbed Cabot Pacific, which is designed by Canadian golf course architect Rod Whitman. Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024 His goal is to make Dallas more walkable, connect the area's neighborhoods and make its trail system easier to navigate by foot or by bike. Emily Hamilton, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024 However, the city has taken considerable strides to become more walkable in recent years. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024 The afternoon was spent exploring my suite and all the outdoor nooks of the property and strolling through downtown Waco to get a sense of the walkable location to restaurants, museums, and the stunning Brazos River. Alex Temblador, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for walkable 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.

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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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