walkover

noun

walk·​over ˈwȯk-ˌō-vər 

1

: a one-sided contest : an easy or uncontested victory

2

: a horse race with only one starter

Examples of walkover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, since 2009, there have been 50% more retirements or walkovers in the men’s draw of the U.S. Open, the final major of the year, than in the Australian Open, which takes place eight months earlier in January. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025

Look for beach walkovers on Highway 98, which will lead you to the sand while protecting the natural plant life and dunes. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for walkover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover