walk-in

1 of 2

adjective

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

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Adjective
Photo : William Myers for Sotheby’s International Realty A walk-in dressing room. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 The primary suite encompasses the entire third floor and has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet and a marble spa bath with dual vanities, a steam shower and two commodes. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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 See all Example Sentences for walk-in 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of walk-in was in 1912

Dictionary Entries Near walk-in

Cite this Entry

“Walk-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk-in. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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
: 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
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