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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

  • walkability noun

Etymology

Origin of walkable

First recorded in 1730–40; walk + -able

Example Sentences

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This rare waterfront offering blends timeless architectural design, modern luxury, and exceptional construction in one of St. Augustine’s most coveted, walkable locations.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Most visitors concentrate their time—and money—on the charming, walkable downtown area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

That electorate is more educated, affluent and urban than the state as a whole, clustered in Portland’s walkable neighborhoods, college towns such as Brunswick and artsy coastal communities that swell with summer tourists.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2025

A neighborhood that should be at the top of every East Coaster’s list is Los Feliz, one of the most walkable areas in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

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

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