1
: the action of one that walks
2
: the condition of a surface for one going on foot
the walking is slippery
1
a
: able to walk : ambulatory
the walking wounded
b
: being the personification of a nonhuman quality or thing
a walking encyclopedia
2
a
: used for or in walking
walking shoes
b
: characterized by or consisting of the action of walking
a walking tour
3
: that moves or appears to move in a manner suggestive of walking
especially
: that swings or rocks back and forth
walking beam
4
: guided or operated by a person on foot
a walking plow
Examples of walking in a Sentence
Noun
She goes walking every day in the park.
Adjective
a good pair of walking shoes
They were going at a walking pace.
She is a walking disaster.
Recent Examples on the Web
Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Many of us became more sedentary during the pandemic, and walking pads look like an easy way to get back on our feet.
—Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The Charlotte facility includes new office space, along with such amenities as dedicated collaboration spaces, a conference center, full-service cafeteria, outdoor eating and walking areas, EV charging stations and a fitness center.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2024
Instead of hitting the gym, many TikTokers are wearing fuzzy pajamas, lighting their favorite candles, investing in soft mood lighting and strolling on an at-home walking pad while streaming their favorite shows.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
This includes brisk walking, jogging, and swimming.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Celebrities such as comedian Paul Rodriguez, singer Tito Nieves and record label owner Ralph Mercado signed on as investors to open the 400-capacity room, within walking distance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Learn more about what to know when shopping and see 18 great women’s walking shoes for every type of foot.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 Mar. 2024
Hotels in Key West include the Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa — with lots of rental gear and large, private balconies — and the Southernmost Beach Resort — within walking distance of many fun attractions.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Adam Lapetina, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2020
These people are all within walking distance of one another in Rhinebeck.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
On smoother surfaces like stones and leaves, the ants traveled at about 15 inches per second — about 80 times faster than their average walking speed.
—Cara Giaimo, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2020
The ranking cites Montrose's offbeat award-winning restaurants and bars that offer a look into different world cultures all within walking distance of the neighborhood as the main reason for its No.
—Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, 4 Dec. 2019
An adjoining shopping center followed in 2018, with a Publix and shops and restaurants, including Cooper’s Hawk Winery and BurgerFi, all within walking distance of the new townhouses and apartments.
—Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, 17 Oct. 2019
Germantown resident Jan Miller agreed that the village should be a real friendly walking place with shops, restaurants and a great sidewalk in five years.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2019
The hospital workers, patients and visitors also will benefit from nearby housing, food and other amenities that will include a walking path, outdoor events and perhaps a farmer’s market.
—Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 14 Aug. 2019
And three of the homes, all within walking distance of each other on Fairwood Avenue, will be featured in a Preservation Action Council tour on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2019
Noun
Early reservations are required for dog walking services.
—Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Many of us became more sedentary during the pandemic, and walking pads look like an easy way to get back on our feet.
—Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The Charlotte facility includes new office space, along with such amenities as dedicated collaboration spaces, a conference center, full-service cafeteria, outdoor eating and walking areas, EV charging stations and a fitness center.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2024
Instead of hitting the gym, many TikTokers are wearing fuzzy pajamas, lighting their favorite candles, investing in soft mood lighting and strolling on an at-home walking pad while streaming their favorite shows.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
This includes brisk walking, jogging, and swimming.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Celebrities such as comedian Paul Rodriguez, singer Tito Nieves and record label owner Ralph Mercado signed on as investors to open the 400-capacity room, within walking distance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Learn more about what to know when shopping and see 18 great women’s walking shoes for every type of foot.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 Mar. 2024
Hotels in Key West include the Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa — with lots of rental gear and large, private balconies — and the Southernmost Beach Resort — within walking distance of many fun attractions.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The property is also within short walking distance of some recognizable hot spots: the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center.
—Adam Lapetina, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2020
These people are all within walking distance of one another in Rhinebeck.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
On smoother surfaces like stones and leaves, the ants traveled at about 15 inches per second — about 80 times faster than their average walking speed.
—Cara Giaimo, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2020
The ranking cites Montrose's offbeat award-winning restaurants and bars that offer a look into different world cultures all within walking distance of the neighborhood as the main reason for its No.
—Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, 4 Dec. 2019
An adjoining shopping center followed in 2018, with a Publix and shops and restaurants, including Cooper’s Hawk Winery and BurgerFi, all within walking distance of the new townhouses and apartments.
—Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, 17 Oct. 2019
Germantown resident Jan Miller agreed that the village should be a real friendly walking place with shops, restaurants and a great sidewalk in five years.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2019
The hospital workers, patients and visitors also will benefit from nearby housing, food and other amenities that will include a walking path, outdoor events and perhaps a farmer’s market.
—Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 14 Aug. 2019
And three of the homes, all within walking distance of each other on Fairwood Avenue, will be featured in a Preservation Action Council tour on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2019
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walking
adjective
walk·ing
ˈwȯ-kiŋ 
: able to walk : ambulatory
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