walk-in
adjective
of or relating to persons who walk into a place from the street, especially irregularly or without an appointment.
walk-ins
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pluralof walk-in.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Department of Finance offices in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn are now accepting walk-ins for homeowners applying for surcharge exemptions, according to a spokesperson for the mayor’s office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The prices are reasonable, service fantastic and they take walk-ins.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2025
“I couldn’t leave because walk-ins just kept on coming and coming and coming,” says Cruz Montalvo, who started sketching her Bad Bunny-themed tattoo ideas in January.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
"On average, we receive up to 50 calls and sometimes 20 walk-ins in a day," Njeri Migwi tells the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2024
I avoid all contact with both walk-ins until a quick inventory check while Dee is doing dishes.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
