walker

noun

walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
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

Examples of walker in a Sentence

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 Today, scores of travelers are exploring ancient trails including nearly 500,000 walkers completing Spain’s famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 And people whose jobs are in outdoor settings bore the brunt of the poor air quality — mostly those in blue-collar industries (like construction) and gig workers (like dog walkers or delivery drivers). Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024 That is, of course, unless a horde of walkers (or the Civic Republic) intercedes. Andrew Torgan, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024 Two of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs were stolen in February 2021, and her dog walker was shot and wounded during the heist. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2024 At one point the injuries were severe enough that Ortega was discharged with a walker. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024 The product mix includes nutritional supplements like Boost and Ensure, incontinence supplies, adult wipes and diapers and pads, respiratory care items like nebulizer kits and masks, mobility supplies like walkers, wound care merchandise, and medication management and monitors. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024 Trotter is about six-feet tall and weighs about 250 pounds and uses a walker. Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Kim Dickens stars as Madison Clark, who struggles to navigate a rapidly-changing world with her family — which had its own issues before walkers ever entered the picture. Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of walker was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walker. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

walker

noun
walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
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 How to pronounce walker (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce Walker (audio)
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

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