1
: a minor part (as in a dramatic production)
also
: an actor having such a part
2
: a college athlete who tries out for an athletic team without having been recruited or offered a scholarship
Examples of walk-on in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Long after golf season has ended, Cusick will try to earn a roster spot on the Purdue football team as a walk-on.
—
Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
For now, walk-on Terrell Walden stands as the No. 5 back.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
During his time at Sacramento State, Lukes developed from a walk-on to a Western Athletic Conference standout.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
Last season, after a slew of injuries, TCU drew national attention by hosting walk-on tryouts midseason.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for walk-on
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
For now, walk-on Terrell Walden stands as the No. 5 back.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
During his time at Sacramento State, Lukes developed from a walk-on to a Western Athletic Conference standout.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
Last season, after a slew of injuries, TCU drew national attention by hosting walk-on tryouts midseason.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for walk-on
Cite this Entry
“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk-on. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share