walk-in

American  

[wawk-in] / ˈwɔkˌɪn /

adjective

1. of or relating to persons who walk into a place from the street, especially irregularly or without an appointment.

   walk-in customers; walk-in sales; a walk-in patient.

2. large enough to be walked into.

   a walk-in kitchen.

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noun

1. a person, as a customer, patient, or interviewee, who arrives without an appointment.

   Many of the clinic's patients are walk-ins who suddenly need help.

2. something large enough to be walked into, as a closet.

3. an assured victory in an election or other contest.

walk-in British  

adjective

1. (of a cupboard) large enough to allow a person to enter and move about in

2. (of a building or apartment) located so as to admit of direct access from the street

3. (of a flat or house) in a suitable condition for immediate occupation

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Etymology

Origin of walk-in

First recorded in 1925–30; adj., noun use of verb phrase walk in

Example Sentences

Upstairs, Glory sifted through a walk-in closet stuffed with all sorts of clothes and shoes.

From Literature

The primary suite is nothing short of luxury thanks to its French doors that open up to a private deck that offers panoramic views to the southwest, a walk-in closet, and an updated bathroom.

From MarketWatch

Lush trees, flowering plants, and shaded courtyards frame the two-story property, whose centerpiece is a sparkling walk-in pool with direct access from lower-floor rooms and balconies overlooking the courtyard.

From Salon

“The media/lounge features surround sound, wet bar, fireplace and walk-in chilled wine room,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch

Bottled water was also available to collect at SEW's walk-in site at Bidborough village hall.

From BBC

Related Words

• applicant
• buyer
• consumer
• patient
• patron
• shopper