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

Under Reyner’s supervision, Corporal became independent enough to use a wheelchair and a device called a hemi walker but still needed to hold onto someone to walk. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2024

Samson is a walker, hiker, surfer, and all-round nature lover. —Samson McDougall, Health, 18 June 2024

The patients wanted their wheelchairs, hospital beds, CPAP machines or walkers right away but the hold-up seemed to be the supplier getting Medicare or Medicare Advantage Plan approval. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2024

However, the user can hold the walker only on one side—rather than in front of them—for maximum support and stability, especially when transitioning away from a full walker. —Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 17 June 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