hiker

Definition of hikernext
as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure the hikers set out before dawn in order to have the trail to themselves

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Recent Examples of hiker Trails like Mitchie's Way have been designed specifically with hikers in mind, meaning the whole area is optimized for those looking to just get a good hike in. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The company is pitching this machine as best for walkers, hikers, and low-impact cardio enthusiasts. — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 The connected fitness company on Tuesday unveiled three new treadmills and new features for its Peloton IQ artificial intelligence platform with tools for runners, walkers and hikers. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 The decision ends a three-year legal battle that pitted the couple against a group of residents from the nearby village of Kintbury, who believed the long driveway should remain accessible to hikers. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026 Many hiking trails and lodging areas remain closed, and water has been shut off in the inner canyon, prompting advisories that hikers bring their own water or water filtration devices. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Investigation into hiker's death ongoing Authorities conducted aerial, ground, drone and dog team searches along his route. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 The hiker was revived, fitted with a harness and helped by rescuers to a roadway. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 Two people were killed in the flooding and a third hiker, Timothy Allen Smith, 53, is still missing. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiker
Noun
  • Other reactions raised concerns about people using wheelchairs or walkers trying to get through.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Dog walkers are staying inside, and even a Miami TV reporter known to brave the outside elements ran into the car and did a report from inside the vehicle.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Connecting with this odd population of wanderers is one of the surprise pleasures of our annual Bishop trip.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • My eight women are divided into wanderers, rebels, explorers, and mentors.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Town planning staff recommends the rezoning be denied, in part because the development would have no retail or commercial space and because of pedestrian access challenges, Priest said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The closures are due to construction of the roughly quarter-mile pedestrian walkway being built between check-in and Terminal B’s gates.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Hiker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiker. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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