walk-in
Americanadjective
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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.
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large enough to be walked into.
a walk-in kitchen.
noun
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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.
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something large enough to be walked into, as a closet.
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an assured victory in an election or other contest.
adjective
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(of a cupboard) large enough to allow a person to enter and move about in
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(of a building or apartment) located so as to admit of direct access from the street
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(of a flat or house) in a suitable condition for immediate occupation
Etymology
Origin of walk-in
First recorded in 1925–30; adj., noun use of verb phrase walk in
Example Sentences
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Among its more impressive features are an extraordinary great room with a 30-foot ceiling, as well as an expansive primary suite that boasts a sitting room, balcony, enormous walk-in closet, and two bathrooms.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The bedrooms come complete with their own en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
Swinney also pledged to double the number of planned GP walk-in clinics and provide money to help Glasgow "flourish again" after the Union Street fire.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The walk-in clinic concept has been long established in England, where 238 opened between 2000 and 2010.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
It was Dee who found me in the walk-in freezer.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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