walkable

American  

[waw-kuh-buhl] / ˈwɔ kə bəl /

adjective

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

   a walkable road; a walkable distance.

2. suited to or adapted for walking: walking.

   walkable shoes.

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Other Word Forms

• walkability noun

Etymology

Origin of walkable

First recorded in 1730–40; walk + -able

Example Sentences

Conversations about Culver City — the vibrant enclave on Los Angeles’ Westside often called “the Heart of Screenland” — usually include phrases such as “walkable” and “green spaces” and “Erewhon.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

Parking lots in a walkable, urban area are “out of vogue,” said Scott Ziegler, an architect who has planned other mixed-use developments above grocery stores.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s a small-town feel here, with a walkable district and charming homes looking up at the mountains.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal