within/in walking distance
idiom
: not very far : close enough to reach by walking
Her house is within walking distance.
—often + ofHer job is within walking distance of her school.
Examples of within/in walking distance in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Location Prepare to make your pedometer proud because Fairmont’s central location is within walking distance of numerous attractions.
—
Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
The Westin, Anaheim is the closest thing to an all-inclusive upscale experience within walking distance of Disneyland: seven dining establishments, a full gym, a rooftop pool, plus a club lounge that stays open late for a nightcap.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This property sits right in the middle of the Windy City: Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Grant, and Millennium Park are all within walking distance.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
At first, the concept of stepping up their commitment by moving even closer—within walking distance of each other—sounded too dreamy to be a real possibility.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for within/in walking distance 
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.
Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
The Westin, Anaheim is the closest thing to an all-inclusive upscale experience within walking distance of Disneyland: seven dining establishments, a full gym, a rooftop pool, plus a club lounge that stays open late for a nightcap.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This property sits right in the middle of the Windy City: Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Grant, and Millennium Park are all within walking distance.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
At first, the concept of stepping up their commitment by moving even closer—within walking distance of each other—sounded too dreamy to be a real possibility.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for within/in walking distance
Dictionary Entries Near within/in walking distance
Cite this Entry
“Within/in walking distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%2Fin%20walking%20distance. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share