walk-in

[ wawk-in ]

adjective

1. of or relating to persons who walk into a place from the street, especially irregularly or without an appointment:

   walk-in customers; walk-in sales; a walk-in patient.

2. large enough to be walked into:

   a walk-in kitchen.

noun

1. a person, as a customer, patient, or interviewee, who arrives without an appointment:

   Many of the clinic's patients are walk-ins who suddenly need help.

2. something large enough to be walked into, as a closet.
3. an assured victory in an election or other contest.

walk-in

adjective

1. (of a cupboard) large enough to allow a person to enter and move about in
2. (of a building or apartment) located so as to admit of direct access from the street
3. (of a flat or house) in a suitable condition for immediate occupation

Word History and Origins

Origin of walk-in¹

First recorded in 1925–30; adj., noun use of verb phrase walk in

Example Sentences

But so was a botched midfield move that gave Andrew Kellaway a walk-in.

From BBC

"As a result, this technology could be used in the future to offer virtual triage services in walk-in clinics, pharmacies, and community centers."

From Science Daily

Appointments and details of walk-in clinics are on the NHS Vaccinators website.

From BBC

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fought against that, arguing that following the guidance would force doctors to “commit crimes” under state law and make every hospital a “walk-in abortion clinic.”

From Salon

On the spot, Omura called Exodus Recovery Safe Landing, a walk-in shelter that accepts city referrals.

From Los Angeles Times

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