walkabout
Walkabout (noun) means a public appearance where a famous or important person strolls through a crowd to meet people informally. Example: “The prince did a walkabout to greet the crowds after the ceremony.”
noun
1
A public appearance where a famous or important person strolls through a crowd to meet people informally.
"The prince did a walkabout to greet the crowds after the ceremony."
2
A journey on foot into the countryside, originally referring to a traditional practice among Aboriginal Australians.
"He decided to go on a walkabout across the outback."
How to use walkabout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an informal royal/celebrity meet-and-greet, or a long walking journey.
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Etymology
Coined in Australian English, based on the phrase "walk about," describing a journey taken on foot.
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What does “walkabout” mean?
The word “walkabout” means a public appearance where a famous or important person strolls through a crowd to meet people informally. In plain terms, either an informal royal/celebrity meet-and-greet, or a long walking journey.
How do you use “walkabout” in a sentence?
Here is “walkabout” used in a sentence: “The prince did a walkabout to greet the crowds after the ceremony.”
What part of speech is “walkabout”?
“Walkabout” is a noun.
How many meanings does “walkabout” have?
“Walkabout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a public appearance where a famous or important person strolls through a crowd to meet people informally.
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