walkable

adjective

walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl How to pronounce walkable (audio)
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance

Examples of walkable in a Sentence

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La Paz is a walkable city with good roads and ample services. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 From $388 for two nights, with a two-night minimum. Perks: In a walkable location, incredible views, crib available upon request, terrace Set within a pedestrian-only district beside a 13th-century cathedral, Suite Santa Maria is a place to truly slow down and try living like a local. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025 The city is entirely walkable, taking around 20 minutes to cover. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 June 2025 Bergen’s central area is wonderfully walkable from the piers. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for walkable

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkable was in 1736

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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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walkable

adjective
walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl How to pronounce walkable (audio)
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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