walker

word

/ˈwɔkɝ/
WAW-kur
/wˈɔːkɐ/
WAW-kuh

Definition

A walker is a person who walks, especially for exercise or travel. It can also mean a frame with handles that helps someone walk more safely and easily.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly, 'walker' means a person who walks regularly: 'dog walker', 'fast walker'. In healthcare or daily-life contexts, it often means the mobility aid. The exact meaning usually becomes clear from nearby words like 'using a walker' or 'a group of walkers'.

Example Sentences

My grandfather uses a walker at home.

basic

She is a fast walker.

basic

The park is popular with walkers in the morning.

basic

After her surgery, she needed a walker for a few weeks.

natural

I'm not much of a walker, so let's take the bus.

natural

The dog walker comes by every afternoon.

natural