1
2
: something used in walking: such as
a
: a framework designed to support a baby learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person
b
: a walking shoe
Examples of walker in a Sentence
She joined a group of walkers in the neighborhood.
I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker.
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There are also apps like Rover, where experienced pet sitters and dog walkers set their own rates and availability, giving pet owners a lot more flexibility.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The perspective is refreshing for its relative novelty: Stories about the bustling metropolis tend to privilege walkers and straphangers.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
His post included a photo of his abdomen post-surgery, as well as an image of himself using a walker while being assisted by medical staff.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the Animal Humane Society suggests hiring a dog walker, sending the dog to a daycare center or maybe even getting another pet.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The perspective is refreshing for its relative novelty: Stories about the bustling metropolis tend to privilege walkers and straphangers.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
His post included a photo of his abdomen post-surgery, as well as an image of himself using a walker while being assisted by medical staff.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the Animal Humane Society suggests hiring a dog walker, sending the dog to a daycare center or maybe even getting another pet.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walker. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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walker
noun
walk·er
ˈwȯ-kər 
1
: one that walks
2
: something used in walking
especially
: a framework that supports a baby learning to walk or an infirm or disabled person
Medical Definition
walker
noun
walk·er
ˈwȯ-kər
: a framework designed to support an infant learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person
Biographical Definition
Walker
2 of 3biographical name (2)
John E(rnest) 1941– British biochemist
Walker
3 of 3biographical name (3)
William 1824–1860 American filibuster
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