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.
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Etymology
Origin of walking
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see walk, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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The court heard that the woman was with her sister and they were walking towards Bond Street station with two children, one of whom was in a pushchair.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“On the bridge, you could click everything on and off. It was like walking onto the 1979 film.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Photo Club and the 85 Mil Photo Walk Series, which host meetups and walking tours regularly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
But selling her home means walking away from a 3.75% mortgage rate, and likely needing to move to a more affordable neighborhood.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 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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