within/in walking distance
idiom
: not very far : close enough to reach by walking
Her house is within walking distance.
—often + ofHer job is within walking distance of her school.
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There are five additional parking lots within walking distance of the Battle Green.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Bike along the Hurley Rail Trail, which is within walking distance of the property, then chew on ribs at Hickory BBQ.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
Where to Stay The Bethel Resort will put you on the southern edge of the village, within walking distance of restaurants, and direct access to some of the town’s most loved mountain bike trails (from $126 per night).
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025
Although neither hotel has its own restaurant, both are within walking distance of Athens' best dining spots.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Bike along the Hurley Rail Trail, which is within walking distance of the property, then chew on ribs at Hickory BBQ.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
Where to Stay The Bethel Resort will put you on the southern edge of the village, within walking distance of restaurants, and direct access to some of the town’s most loved mountain bike trails (from $126 per night).
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025
Although neither hotel has its own restaurant, both are within walking distance of Athens' best dining spots.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for within/in walking distance
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“Within/in walking distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%2Fin%20walking%20distance. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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