walker

noun

walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər 

1

: one that walks: such as

a

: a competitor in a walking race

b

: a peddler going on foot

c

: a temporary male escort of socially prominent women attending usually public events

2

: something used in walking: such as

a

: a framework designed to support a baby learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person

b

: a walking shoe

Synonyms

• ambler
• hiker
• perambulator
• rambler
• tramper

Example Sentences

She joined a group of walkers in the neighborhood.

I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker.

Recent Examples on the Web

Neumann, who turned 100 last September, now lives in a nursing home and uses a walker to get around. —Robert Higgs, cleveland, 12 Jan. 2023

Ultimately, stiff-person syndrome can affect the ability to walk, increasing the risk of falls and the need for assistance with a cane, walker or wheelchair. —Bhavana Patel, The Conversation, 21 Dec. 2022

This allows a wheelchair or walker safely into the shower so that elders can bathe alone for longer. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022

Jackson is disabled and sometimes relies on a cane and a walker to move around. —Stephanie Casanova, chicagotribune.com, 25 Nov. 2021

There are many reasons people may require additional time, the DOJ argues, including needing to break down a wheelchair or walker before entering the car. —Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2021

This week's question: A 68-year-old man who uses a walker allegedly robbed a bank in Fresno, California, and was caught two blocks away. —The Week Staff, The Week, 2 Dec. 2022

Josie uses a walker and attended a public school while Teresa attended a special needs school. —Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022

Milagros Ortiz, 69, who has a heart condition and uses a walker, said on Wednesday morning that the elevators at Union Square were frequently out of service, limiting her travel. —New York Times, 22 June 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

walker

noun

walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər 

1

: one that walks

2

: something used in walking

especially : a framework that supports a baby learning to walk or an infirm or disabled person

Medical Definition

walker

noun

walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər 

: a framework designed to support an infant learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person

Biographical Definition

Walker 1 of 3

biographical name (1)

Walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər 

Alice Malsenior 1944–     American writer

Walker

2 of 3

biographical name (2)

John E(rnest) 1941–     British biochemist

Walker

3 of 3

biographical name (3)

William 1824–1860 American filibuster