- present participle of walk.
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.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of walking
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see walk, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Gigi Hadid walking the outdoor runway in a black feather cocoon was a visual delight, with all looks showcasing flowing designs in a variety of textures and colours.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
“You’re walking into a $6,000 a month mortgage plus whatever costs you’re going to need to spend on top of it to bring the house up to whatever you wanted it to be,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
But instead, Patel is walking free after spending two years living with his parents and participating in therapy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
When one Indiana walking club formerly using the hot-girl designation rebranded as “Hotwalk Indy,” Lind filed for compensatory damages.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026
I’m walking toward my locker, trying in vain to stop thinking about the airborne brick that came straight at me.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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