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)
"After reading about Sir Roger Bannister, the history teacher proudly shared details of another legendary New Zealand walker who broke the three-minute-and-fifty-second barrier for the mile."
United States writer (born in 1944)
"After reading Walker's latest novel, I realized how deeply her experiences as a woman shaped her unique perspective on American history."
a person who travels by foot
"The weary walker paused to catch their breath while admiring the view from the mountain trail."
a shoe designed for comfortable walking
"I bought new leather walkers to protect my feet during the long hike up the mountain."
a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk
"After his hip surgery, my father finally started relying on the walker again to get around the house safely."
an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
"The baby walker was tipped over just as he tried to take his first steps inside it."
The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race.
"The walker rolled up his sleeves to scrub out the stubborn grease from the floorboards."
Synonym of fuller.
In plain English: A walker is a person who moves around on foot instead of using a vehicle.
"The walker moved slowly down the path with the help of his cane."
Usage: A walker is primarily used as an informal term for a pedestrian crossing the street rather than someone using mobility aids. When referring to assistance devices, use "walking stick" or specify "cane," while reserving this noun specifically for people engaged in walking activities like races or long-distance treks.
A northern English surname, from occupations from the occupation of treating cloth by "walking" it.
"The local historian explained that the Walker family moved to Manchester because their ancestors were walkers who treated woolen cloth in the 18th century."
Expressing scornful rejection or disbelief.
"When I heard him claim he actually walked to work in thirty-degree weather, I just gave a sharp walker and turned away."
The word walker comes from Middle English walkere, which meant a traveler or someone who goes on foot. It entered the language by combining the verb "to walk" with the suffix "-er.