noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

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.”

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noun

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."

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."

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In plain EnglishEither an informal royal/celebrity meet-and-greet, or a long walking journey.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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walkabouts plural

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Etymology

Coined in Australian English, based on the phrase "walk about," describing a journey taken on foot.

Rhymes for walkabout

out tout bout gout lout pout rout about trout spout clout grout

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Frequently asked questions

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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