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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Alexandria Located just 20 minutes below Washington, D.C., Alexandria has all the benefits of urban life combined with quaint neighborhoods filled with lovely brownstones and walkable streets. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025 Shout out once again to Indianapolis’ incredibly walkable downtown. Jason Kirk, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 Many European cities are more walkable and offer extensive public transit, encouraging daily physical activity. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025 In 2025, the colorful walkable gardens are open from March 20 to May 11. Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 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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