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.
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Etymology
Origin of walking
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see walk, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Among the revisions: new bans on jaywalking, walking pets without a leash and smoking while driving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
By the time the game concluded, the bottom of the Angels lineup batted 13 for 15, walking four times.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Dozens of police and security guards milled about as parents stood beside the line of students waiting to enter the exam hall, hoping to film their children walking inside.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
If it's below that the council must show there is a safe walking route.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“And I’m clean. For the first time in hours, I don’t smell like a giant walking frybread.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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