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 Words From

• non·walking adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of walking¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; walk, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

The demographic change made it difficult for older people to live in Senboku-NT as neighborhood shops closed one after another, leaving frail older adults unable to maintain their daily life within walking distance.

From Science Daily

He is Dave Roberts, and there’s very few managers walking this earth who could have matched his deft handling of all the October bullpen games and injuries and intrigue.

From Los Angeles Times

While on the hill, I had persuaded my walking companion to film some of the drama on his phone.

From BBC

In practice, the occasion got to Nadal within minutes of walking out to a thunderous ovation.

From BBC

When she was photographed or filmed going in and out of the courthouse in Manhattan where her defamation lawsuit against Trump was heard, we saw a poised, well-dressed woman walking or standing with her attorney.

From Salon