Walker: meaning, definitions and examples

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walker

 

[ หˆwษ”หkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who walks, especially for exercise or enjoyment.

Synonyms

hiker, pedestrian, rambler

Examples of usage

  • He's a keen walker and enjoys long hikes in the mountains.
  • She's been a regular walker since she retired.
Context #2 | Noun

device

A frame designed to be fitted to the foot and used for walking.

Synonyms

walking frame, zimmer frame

Examples of usage

  • She uses a walker to help her get around since her surgery.
  • The elderly man relies on his walker for support while walking.
Context #3 | Noun

occupation

A person employed to walk around an area or building to maintain security.

Synonyms

patrol officer, security guard

Examples of usage

  • The night shift includes a walker who patrols the premises.
  • The mall security team consists of several walkers to ensure safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "walker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น andarilho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฒเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wanderer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pejalan kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัˆะพั…ั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™drowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฉ่กŒ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marcheur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caminante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผrรผyรผลŸรงรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ–‰์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chodec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chodec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฅ่กŒ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peลกec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรถngumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐััƒ ะถาฏั€ะณั–ะฝัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caminante

Etymology

The word 'walker' originated from the Middle English word 'walkere', which meant 'a person who walks'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to walking, from a person who walks for exercise to a device used for support. The occupation of a security guard patrolling an area also became known as a 'walker' due to the act of walking around to maintain security.

See also: walk, walkers, walking, walkout, walkway, walkways.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,630, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.