walk-in

1 of 2

adjective

ˈwȯk-ˌin 

1

: large enough to be walked into

a walk-in closet

2

: arranged so as to be entered directly rather than through a lobby

a walk-in apartment

3

a

: being a person who walks in without an appointment

a walk-in blood donor

b

: of, relating to, or intended for such persons

a walk-in clinic

walk-in

2 of 2

noun

1

: a walk-in refrigerator or cold storage room

2

: an easy election victory

3

: a person who walks in without an appointment

Examples of walk-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Attached is a large closet and a bathroom with a walk-in shower lined with gray tiles. —Angela Serratore, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025

Both locations are now open for walk-in visits from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with virtual visits available by appointment on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the release said. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025

Noun

At nearly 1,200 square feet, the master suites will feature a large living area and a bathroom with a whirlpool bath and walk-in shower, according to the release. —Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2023

The primary suite includes a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, a walk-in shower and a walk-in closet. —Dallas Builders Association, Dallas News, 16 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

walk-in

adjective

ˌwȯ-ˌkin

1

: large enough to be walked into

a walk-in closet

2

: being or relating to a person who walks in without an appointment

Medical Definition

walk-in

1 of 2 adjective

ˈwȯk-ˌin 

: providing medical services to ambulatory patients without an appointment

a walk-in clinic

also : being an individual who uses such services

walk-in

2 of 2 noun

: a walk-in patient