1
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
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.
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This is an unofficial event, meaning there’s no formal infrastructure to support walkers.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
The Holland Christmas Parade of Lights is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, and includes Santa Claus, 75 floats, trucks, antique cars, walkers and marching bands with thousands of sparkling lights.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
Walk in two cities Ozark Hill Hikers invite all walkers to join a walk Saturday in Fort Smith and Van Buren.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Universal’s Merry Moment by Universal Orlando Resort, complete with stilt walkers, drums and dancers will also delight crowds.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
The Holland Christmas Parade of Lights is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, and includes Santa Claus, 75 floats, trucks, antique cars, walkers and marching bands with thousands of sparkling lights.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
Walk in two cities Ozark Hill Hikers invite all walkers to join a walk Saturday in Fort Smith and Van Buren.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Universal’s Merry Moment by Universal Orlando Resort, complete with stilt walkers, drums and dancers will also delight crowds.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walker. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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
2 of 3biographical name (2)
John E(rnest) 1941– British biochemist
Walker
3 of 3biographical name (3)
William 1824–1860 American filibuster
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