- present participle of walk.
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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One afternoon last spring, he watched as a man was struck while walking toward a 7-Eleven on the corner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
In Las Vegas, Kim envisions baseball fans walking through Bally’s restaurants, bars and entertainment spaces on their way to A’s games, much as fans now stream through the neighborhoods surrounding older urban ballparks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
This wasn't the first time Messi had considered walking away either.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
For card issuers, it means walking a fine line between stopping people from milking perks in a way that wasn’t intended, while also being careful not to upset some of their most valuable customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
When I was walking anywhere near her I could hear the hollow rumblings of contentment from inside her.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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