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walkable

American  
[waw-kuh-buhl] / ˈwɔ kə bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being traveled, crossed, or covered by walking.

    a walkable road; a walkable distance.

  2. suited to or adapted for walking.

    walkable shoes.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of walkable

First recorded in 1730–40; walk + -able

Example Sentences

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He said providing better lighting could make the area more inviting and walkable.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

Pro tip: The walkable neighborhood is close to Black Duck Spirits & Hearth and local shops like I Like You and A Bag Lady.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

Downtown is incredibly walkable, and the neighborhoods reward curiosity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

There is more than one reason why it makes sense to live in a walkable community.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

There’s a kloof within walkable distance that well repays the effort.

From The Stronger Influence by Young, F.E. Mills

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