walking
Americanadjective
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considered as a person who can or does walk or something that walks.
The hospital is caring for six walking patients. He's walking proof that people can lose weight quickly.
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used for or as an aid in walking.
She put on her walking shoes and went out.
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suitable for, characterized by, or consisting of walking.
True sightseeing is a walking affair. We took a walking tour of Spain.
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of or relating to an implement or machine drawn by a draft animal and operated or controlled by a person on foot.
a walking plow.
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of or relating to a mechanical part that moves back and forth.
noun
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the act or action of a person or thing that walks.
Walking was the best exercise for him.
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the manner or way in which a person walks.
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the state or condition of the surface, terrain, etc., on which a person walks.
The walking is dry over here.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of walking
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see walk, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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If you’re walking for exercise, walking poles are an excellent option.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Schalk’s family set up the proposal spot while everyone was walking to the site.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Even ten minutes walking across a park lawn will improve your joint movement.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
"The Italian had twice attracted interest from City before walking out on Chelsa. Ultimately, Maresca got his move but was also forced to apologise on Instagram and pay an undisclosed sum to Chelsea."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I’ve seen you and James Wong walking past the Plaza a couple of times.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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