walking

American  

[waw-king] / ˈwɔ kɪŋ /

adjective

1. 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.

2. used for or as an aid in walking.

   She put on her walking shoes and went out.

3. suitable for, characterized by, or consisting of walking.

   True sightseeing is a walking affair. We took a walking tour of Spain.

4. 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.

5. of or relating to a mechanical part that moves back and forth.

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noun

1. the act or action of a person or thing that walks.

   Walking was the best exercise for him.

2. the manner or way in which a person walks.

3. the state or condition of the surface, terrain, etc., on which a person walks.

   The walking is dry over here.

4. race walking.

walking British  

/ ˈwɔːkɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a person) considered to possess the qualities of something inanimate as specified

   he is a walking encyclopedia

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Other Word Forms

• nonwalking adjective

Etymology

Origin of walking

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; walk, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

He has no siblings, no schoolmates and, after the death of the only other boy within walking distance, no friends—but he has Flag, an orphaned fawn.

From The Wall Street Journal

Traveling to the North American point in 2019 involved flying to Rapid City, S.D., driving a couple of hours into the countryside and walking across a few fields.

From The Wall Street Journal

American retirees normally spend the day walking the boardwalk or enjoying the cafes and restaurants in the Zona Romantica.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Prince and Princess of Wales also made an appearance, walking the red carpet before attending the ceremony, in their first public appearance since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.

From BBC

“As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly,” TSA said on social media, walking back the threat to suspend it.

From Barron's