walk through

1 of 2

verb

walked through; walking through; walks through

1

: to go through (a theatrical role, a familiar activity, etc.) perfunctorily (as in an early stage of rehearsal)

2

: to guide (someone, such as a novice) through an unfamiliar or complex procedure step-by-step

3

: to deal with or carry out perfunctorily

walk-through

2 of 2

noun

ˈwȯk-ˌthrü 

1

: a perfunctory performance of a play or acting part (as in an early stage of rehearsal)

2

: a television rehearsal without cameras

Examples of walk through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The walk-through tunnels and illuminated pathways offer unique photo ops designed for families and people wanting to share holiday memories on their social media. —Drink Eat Relax Events, Charlotte Observer, 12 Dec. 2025

Many locations, like Buffalo Trace Distillery and Waterfront Botanical Gardens, offer walk-through experiences. —Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025

James Turrell’s installations, usually set in museum spaces, include two walk-through works designed to bend perception between space and light. —Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025

Many families who have done both believe the walk-through version is much more magical. —Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1940, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for walk through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou