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

As Missy was walking the dog, Berard returned from his skating workout driving really slowly.

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Onscreen, Mary and I enjoyed wine with friends, working out and walking our dogs — a narrative pieced together from one tightly scheduled day of filming.

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Yet when visiting a new city and using our phone to navigate, it can seem as if we are jumping from one spot to another, even though we are walking steadily along the same sidewalk.

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Some older club patrons strode in with the aid of walking sticks, less agile than they used to be but determined to pay their respects to “Mama Jewel.”

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"By walking out with fans living with dementia, we send a clear message that nobody should face dementia alone," said Noel Mooney, Football Association of Wales chief executive.

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