walkabout

Definition of walkaboutnext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of walkabout Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026 The intent is to have someone visit once a week for a walkabout to meet with local businesses and forge relationships for future collaborations. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026 During the walkabout, William stopped for selfies, consoled a woman who appeared to have injured her hand and chatted with locals, sometimes with the help of a translator. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 While with other members of the royal family for their annual Christmas Day walkabout with well-wishers at Sandringham, Princess Charlotte stopped to take a selfie with a member of the crowd on Dec. 25. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for walkabout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkabout
Noun
  • His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Caltrans will post detour signs, and urged motorists to plan for extra travel time.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • High tide gives you the ethereal, hovering-on-water moment that dominates travel feeds.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In The Prairie, Cooper worked in a wink at Lewis and Clark, a minor character who mentioned the famous expedition.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the deck can also be home to more toys, expedition vessels, and some of those removable accommodation units.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This tracking tag is waterproof and dust-tight to ensure no damage is done, regardless of where your dog treks.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Don't Miss On select days, a park guide leads intermediate-level off-trail treks.
    Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the North Carolina Association of Educators is encouraging teachers to call out of work on May 1 for a march in Raleigh to call attention to the cause.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • After a short warm-up hike, guests will take part in an all-levels yoga session.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • For families or anyone looking for a little adventure, going on a nature hike or nature scavenger hunt is a great way to reconnect with the outdoors.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • His 12-year-old son Fitz — named after the traverse of Patagonia’s Fitz Roy mountain, which Caldwell and Honnold became the first to climb in 2014, just a few months after Fitz’s birth — has embraced competitive skiing in the wake of the family’s recent move to Lake Tahoe.
    Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • On sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. New York indie folk outfit Big Thief will hit the Masonic Temple Theatre on Aug. 10 as the Somersault Slide 360 Tour traverses Europe and North America.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There’s a tramp, a ditz, a bad boss, a hippie, a by-the-book good girl.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Walkabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkabout. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster