Added 9 October 2026
walker
/ˈwɔːkə/ noun
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The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race.
The park was full of morning walkers enjoying the fresh air.
- One who walks (takes for a walk).
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A walking frame or baby walker.
The elderly woman used a walker to help her move around more easily.
noun
- Alternative form of waulker.
Origin
From Middle English walkere (“one who walks, traveller”), equivalent to walk + -er.
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