- 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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The expansive grounds are outfitted with two ponds, lush gardens, and walking trails, as well as a resort-style swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
My husband, Tony, and I spent five years in Florence, Italy, where walking was part of daily life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Are you making sure you’re prioritizing having breakfast in the morning? Or are you walking out the door with a coffee?”
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
But instead of walking away from the trust that had failed them, Neil and Katie Russell are now working with it to bring compassionate care back into the NHS.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Two teenage boys are walking toward us on the sidewalk.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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