Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who walks, especially for exercise or pleasure: A "walker" is someone who travels on foot, often as a form of recreation, exercise, or transportation.
   • A device that aids walking: A "walker" is a metal frame, typically with four legs and handgrips, used by people who need extra support to walk safely.
   • A type of shoe: A "walker" can refer to a sturdy, comfortable shoe designed for walking.
   • A surname or proper name: "Walker" is a common surname and the name of notable individuals.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Person):
  • She is an avid walker and goes for a hike every weekend.
  • The park was full of walkers enjoying the sunny afternoon.
• Noun (Device):
  • After his surgery, he used a walker for stability.
  • The physical therapist recommended a wheeled walker for her grandmother.
• Noun (Shoe):
  • He bought a new pair of leather walkers for his trip.
• Noun (Proper Name):
  • Alice Walker is a famous American author.

Advanced Usage

• "Dog walker": A person whose job is to walk dogs for others.
  • She hires a dog walker to take her pet out while she's at work.
• "Night walker": An archaic or literary term for someone who walks at night, sometimes with sinister connotations.
  • The old tales spoke of a mysterious night walker in the village.

Variants and Related Words

• Walk (verb): To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
• Walking (noun/adj): The activity of going for a walk; or designed for or used while walking (e.g., , ).
• Zimmer frame (noun, trademark): A brand name often used generically for a walking frame or walker.

Synonyms

• Pedestrian: A person walking along a road or in a developed area.
• Hiker: A person who walks long distances, especially across country.
• Ambler: A person who walks at a slow, relaxed pace.

Related Phrases

• Walker's moon: A poetic or descriptive term for a full moon that provides light for walking at night.
• To be a great walker: To be someone who walks frequently or over long distances.
  • In his youth, he was known to be a great walker.

Related Idioms

• "A walk in the park": Something that is very easy to do.
  • The exam wasn't a walk in the park, but I passed. (Note: This idiom uses "walk," not "walker," but is conceptually related to the activity.)

Noun

1. an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
2. a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk
3. a shoe designed for comfortable walking
4. a person who travels by foot
5. United States writer (born in 1944)
6. New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)