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

Start between 8:30-9:15 a.m. March 29, Winter Park Amtrak Station Parking Lot, 148 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, $4 per person, free for walkers ages 12 or younger who do not want credit, 407-491-1002, midfloridamilers.org. Plant Clinic: Bring your plants and ask questions. —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025

From there, the road arises under the footsteps of the walker. —Oleg Sadikov, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

On a balmy day, walkers can be seen heading past the Waukegan Port District’s South Marina to the beacon. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025

Interested walkers can register for the event at laurenskidswalk.org. —Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for walker

• blocker
• chalker
• cocker
• docker
• hawker
• hocker
• knocker
• locker
• mocker
• ocher
• rocker
• shocker

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