Thesaurus results for WALKER

walker

noun

ˈwȯ-kər

Definition of walker

as in wanderer

a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker

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Recent Examples of walker Burstyn did not stop for photographers, but entered the theater using a walker after suffering a recent fall. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 James Lake, an MDOT media relations specialist for the northern Lower Peninsula, said the state's turnout estimates are based on the number of certificates handed out to walkers who complete the crossing. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 All registered runners and walkers will receive a commemorative race T-shirt and finisher medal. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walker

Recent Examples of Synonyms for walker

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

Definition of wanderer

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

Definition of pedestrian

Noun

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