walker

noun

walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər 

1

: one that walks: such as

a

: a competitor in a walking race

b

: a peddler going on foot

c

: a temporary male escort of socially prominent women attending usually public events

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

Synonyms

• ambler
• hiker
• perambulator
• rambler
• tramper

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, his home needs a new ramp to accommodate his need for a walker. —David Chiu, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024

If your weekly dog walker is especially good with your excitable fur-baby, consider giving additional Christmas cheer. —Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024

In August, Clayton Dubilier & Rice reportedly collected preliminary bids for Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a manufacturer of medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers and respiratory products. —Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024

Their first creation was a six-legged walker with antenna-like sensors but more compact than Brooks’s Genghis, at roughly 22 centimeters long. —IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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 1 of 3

biographical name (1)

Walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər 

Alice Malsenior 1944–     American writer

Walker

2 of 3

biographical name (2)

John E(rnest) 1941–     British biochemist

Walker

3 of 3

biographical name (3)

William 1824–1860 American filibuster