walking

[waw-king]

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.

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

/ ˈwɔːkɪŋ /

adjective

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

   he is a walking encyclopedia

Other Word Forms

• nonwalking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of walking¹

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

Example Sentences

Workout equipment, game rooms, walking paths and lounges have become standard in many communities — but if pickleball or gardening plots are important, then by all means make sure you get them.

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As for the poetry of him walking off the biggest stage the way Manning did, that’s all fantasy football now, especially with more than a quarter of the regular season remaining.

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“I’m trying to catch my breath just this short distance of walking right now,” Newman said.

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To get to Machu Picchu without walking, tourists must first take a train to Aguas Calientes, which takes from two to three and a half hours.

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He was captured on camera walking to a house party, then later a doorbell camera picked him up walking to and from his dad's house, although he wasn't in.

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