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

Samson is a walker, hiker, surfer, and all-round nature lover. —Samson McDougall, Health, 30 Oct. 2024

After being freed by his jailer to help fight off the ravenous walkers, Daryl grabbed his morning star weapon and proceeded to bash in the skulls of all approaching zombies. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024

Alternatives to Baby Walkers While baby walkers are still available for purchase, pediatricians recommend against them. —Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in 2018 also pushed for a ban, stating that walkers do not help babies learn to walk and in fact can delay normal motor and mental development. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 10 Oct. 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