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

Brinson described attempting to help 93-year-old Carlotta McIntosh and her walker across the gangway, recruiting her uncle, Isaiah Thomas to help, before all three of them were plunged into the water. —Rebekah Riess, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024

Besides all the whimsy, dogs are also the emotional support companions that make life in New York City more manageable, said Tyrell Gibbs, a longtime dog walker who also volunteered at this year's parade. —Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024

In 2020, Lyft had to settle a separate lawsuit with the Department of Justice, which charged the company with not accommodating riders with wheelchairs or walkers. —Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Oct. 2024

Dog walkers, runners and more can dress up and take part in this fun race benefiting PAWS. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 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