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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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 walker
Some guests will be elderly with walkers and canes.
—
Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The most famous is the eight-mile sweep of original basalt that begins at the third Roman milestone, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, and is shared today by walkers, cyclists, and the cars of those who have homes there.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Last year was the race’s biggest turnout, with over 3,000 runners and walkers.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Nou cannot get around without a walker or wheelchair, and her family cares for her everyday needs.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for walker
Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The most famous is the eight-mile sweep of original basalt that begins at the third Roman milestone, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, and is shared today by walkers, cyclists, and the cars of those who have homes there.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Last year was the race’s biggest turnout, with over 3,000 runners and walkers.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Nou cannot get around without a walker or wheelchair, and her family cares for her everyday needs.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for walker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walker
Noun
-
But your ability to see the ancient wanderer will depend entirely on your location — and equipment.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Spader plays Graham, an enigmatic wanderer who inserts himself into the lives of his old friend John (Peter Gallagher), his wife Ann (Andie MacDowell) and her sister Cynthia (San Giacomo), drawing out all manner of confessions and revelations.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Its primary purpose was to carry water and sewer utility lines across the lagoon’s main channel, but it also was intended to be part of the popular bicycle and pedestrian trail planned along the tracks.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
-
His chase rate and whiff rate have been in decline, too, which isn’t ideal for a guy with a pedestrian 93 mph fastball.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
In 2025, roughly three hikers died every single day in the range.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Tuesday’s rescue comes not long after a record 13 backcountry skiers, climbers and hikers died in the Italian mountains earlier this month.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walker. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
