walkover

noun

walk·​over ˈwȯk-ˌō-vər How to pronounce walkover (audio)
1
: a one-sided contest : an easy or uncontested victory
2
: a horse race with only one starter

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For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025 The Texans had a walkover win over a flawed Chargers team that wasn’t ready to play playoff football. Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025 Subsequent slides featured the actor working out, goofing off a bit on set, doing an impressive front walkover — and a hilarious image of Grande's dress getting caught in the groin of his pants! Jen Juneau, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 The old Dragon Quest games weren’t exactly a walkover and were often quite technical, even with their limited options available. Ollie Barder, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for walkover 

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkover was in 1829

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“Walkover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkover. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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