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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For those seeking more time by the ocean, Beya Suites is a 10-room boutique with furniture made of wood from the area, and is within walking distance of the daily market and local beachside bars. —

Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024 Our neighbors are great, and some of our closest friends live within walking distance. —

Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024 Visitors to this picturesque city in the Alsace region can pop in and out of 13 quaint markets, all within walking distance of each other in the old town. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024 A little far out but still within walking distance of the 2 or 5 train. —

Clio Chang, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for within/in walking distance

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