Walkers: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is used for people who take leisurely walks, usually on flat terrain or in urban areas. It's a more relaxed form of walking with no specific purpose other than enjoyment or light exercise.

• The park was filled with walkers enjoying the sunny afternoon.
• Every Sunday, a group of elderly walkers meets at the town square.

This term refers to people who walk long distances in the countryside, often through trails and forests. It implies a more active, sometimes strenuous activity, usually over varied and sometimes challenging terrain.

• The hikers set off early in the morning to climb the mountain.
• I joined a group of hikers for a weekend excursion in the national park.

Ramblers is used primarily in British English to describe people who walk for pleasure in the countryside. It suggests a leisurely pace and an element of exploration or wandering.

• The ramblers spent the afternoon exploring the scenic trails.
• They joined the local ramblers' club to discover new walking routes.

This term is more intense and is used for people who go on long expeditions, often in remote or mountainous regions. It implies a high level of physical activity and endurance, and often involves multi-day journeys.

• The trekkers prepared for their journey across the Himalayas.
• Trekking through the jungle requires special gear and a lot of preparation.

This term refers to people who engage in the activity of walking, either for exercise, leisure, or transportation. It can also be used to describe frame devices that assist people in walking.

• The park was full of walkers enjoying the sunny day.
• After his surgery, he needed a walker to move around the house.

In British English, 'crisps' refers to thin slices of potato that are deep-fried and eaten as a snack, equivalent to the American 'chips'. It is commonly used in the UK and other countries using British English.

• She packed some crisps in her lunchbox for a snack.
• The supermarket has a special on salt and vinegar crisps this week.

In American English, 'chips' refers to thin slices of potato that are deep-fried and eaten as a snack. In British English, 'chips' means what Americans call French fries. The word can also refer to small pieces broken from a larger item.

• I love eating chips while watching a movie.
• Would you like some fish and chips for dinner?
• There are chips in the paint on the wall.