walker

The word “walker” means a person who walks, especially for exercise or leisure. In plain terms, someone or something that walks, or a mobility aid.

“Walker” is pronounced WAW-kuh (/ˈwɔkɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “walker” used in a sentence: “The trail was popular with walkers and joggers alike.”

“Walker” is a noun.

“Walker” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Walker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who walks, especially for exercise or leisure.

A walker goes on foot for exercise or leisure, often on pavements, in parks, or on gentle paths. A hiker tackles longer, more challenging routes through countryside, hills, or wilderness, usually with sturdier gear. Every hiker is a walker, but casual walking is generally shorter and less strenuous than hiking.

Yes. Besides a person who walks, a "walker" is also a mobility aid — a lightweight frame that helps someone unsteady on their feet to stand and move safely. A baby walker is a wheeled frame supporting an infant learning to walk. Context usually makes the intended meaning clear.

Yes. Regular walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, improving heart health, mood, and stamina with a low risk of injury. It needs no special equipment beyond comfortable shoes. Many walkers build up to brisk daily walks, which health guidelines recommend as excellent everyday physical activity.

Someone who takes a brisk half-hour stroll each morning for their health is a walker. So is a person who joins a weekend walking group to enjoy the countryside. The word simply describes anyone who walks regularly, whether for fitness, fresh air, or plain pleasure.