walker

noun

walk·er | \ ˈwȯ-kər

Definition of walker

(Entry 1 of 4)

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

Walker

biographical name (1)

Walk·er | \ ˈwȯ-kər

Definition of Walker (Entry 2 of 4)

Alice Malsenior 1944– American writer

Walker

biographical name (2)

Definition of Walker (Entry 3 of 4)

John E(rnest) 1941– British biochemist

Walker

biographical name (3)

Definition of Walker (Entry 4 of 4)

William 1824–1860 American filibuster

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Examples of walker in a Sentence

Noun

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: Noun

Among the trailer's highlights: Cal, climbing aboard and commandeering an Imperial walker and destroying an enemy aircraft, and his battle with a powerful Purge Trooper, an enemy that makes its first appearance in Star Wars comic books. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, "E3 2019: In 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,' video game you become a Jedi Knight," 9 June 2019 At Waveny Park in New Canaan, where police have conducted numerous searches, there were only dog walkers and runners on Friday. — Jon Lender, courant.com, "Michelle Troconis returns with police to Farmington home two weeks into search for Jennifer Farber Dulos," 7 June 2019 Most of that money went to pay block walkers and other workers. — Dylan Mcguinness, ExpressNews.com, "Outside groups spend more than $500k on San Antonio’s municipal runoffs," 6 June 2019 Along with allowing pets in their offices, Trupanion also provides on-site dog walkers and vet services. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Want to Bring Your Dog to Work? These Are America's Most Pet-Friendly Companies of 2019," 6 June 2019 There will be games, activities, giant bouncing inflatables, free face painting, stilt walkers and food. — Geoff Bruce, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Everything you need to know about Fourth of July in Milwaukee and the suburbs," 6 June 2018 Coyotes have been known to advance on, growl at or surround dog walkers and their pets, a pattern of aggression that is natural for the wild canines during pupping season, which begins in the spring and continues through the summer. — Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle, "Coyote alert: SF is home to seven new pups in the Presidio," 4 June 2018 That made standing or walking without the use of a walker or canes nearly impossible for Maya. — Sarah Klein, Health.com, "This Video of a 4-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Walking on Her Own for the First Time Will Make Your Day," 6 July 2018 Rent the Runway kicked off the launch of their kids’ service with a carnival-themed party, complete with stilt walkers, a dance floor, face painting, and Mommy-and-me jean jacket embroidery station. — Annemarie Conte, Woman's Day, "Rent the Runway Kids Is Launching Next Week, and Your Daughters' Clothes Just Got 100% Cooler," 8 Apr. 2019

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