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

This is an unofficial event, meaning there’s no formal infrastructure to support walkers. —Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024

The Holland Christmas Parade of Lights is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, and includes Santa Claus, 75 floats, trucks, antique cars, walkers and marching bands with thousands of sparkling lights. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024

Walk in two cities Ozark Hill Hikers invite all walkers to join a walk Saturday in Fort Smith and Van Buren. —Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Universal’s Merry Moment by Universal Orlando Resort, complete with stilt walkers, drums and dancers will also delight crowds. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Nov. 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