within/in walking distance

idiom

: not very far : close enough to reach by walking

Her house is within walking distance.

—often + of

Her job is within walking distance of her school.

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This property sits right in the middle of the Windy City: Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Grant, and Millennium Park are all within walking distance. —

Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024 At first, the concept of stepping up their commitment by moving even closer—within walking distance of each other—sounded too dreamy to be a real possibility. —

Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024 These suites offer a more private space tucked away among the trees while still within walking distance of the main lodge. —

Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024 The Swift supporters also split a hotel room within walking distance of the stadium for $4,000 per night. —

Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for within/in walking distance

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