- 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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To pay for extra shows, a number of Styles’ most committed fans are taking on side gigs—like dog walking or babysitting—on top of their 9-to-5 jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
“In Mexico,” Venegas said, “when you’re eating we say, ‘Buen provecho,’ which is like ‘Enjoy your food,’ No matter who it is, no matter who you’re walking by.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The 1997 image of the 12-year-old prince walking stony-faced and head bowed behind his mother's coffin earned enduring global sympathy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
They were seen walking out together, with Tania trying to distance herself.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Once I heard it, I latched on like a lifeline and started walking through the brush.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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