to move forward on foot by putting one foot in front of the other at a normal, relaxed speed
Every morning, the old man likes to walk around the park for exercise.
After dinner, we decided to walk home instead of taking the bus.
✦ Old English "wealcan" meaning to roll or toss, later "wealcian" meaning to walk. The modern sense of moving on foot developed in Middle English.
moving on foot by putting one foot in front of the other at a normal pace
She is walking home from school because the bus is late.
I saw them walking along the beach at sunset.
✦ Present participle of the Old English verb “wealcan,” meaning to roll or toss, evolving into modern “walk.”
to accompany a person or make an animal move on foot, often for exercise, safety, or company
I walk my dog every evening before sunset.
Could you walk me to the station so I don't get lost?
a journey or period of time spent moving on foot, especially for pleasure or exercise
Let's go for a walk after lunch to stretch our legs.
Her doctor recommended a 30-minute walk every day.
a path or route designed or suitable for people to walk along, especially in a park or scenic area
Colourful flowers lined the gravel walk through the botanical garden.
We followed a coastal walk that offered stunning ocean views.
(baseball) an award of first base to a batter after four pitches are called balls
The pitcher was nervous and gave up a walk to the first batter.
With two outs, a walk loaded the bases for the home team.
(baseball) to reach first base because the pitcher throws four balls outside the strike zone
The rookie batter walked in his first plate appearance.
After throwing three straight balls, the pitcher feared he might walk the next hitter.
the activity of moving on foot, usually at a normal, steady speed
Walking is a cheap way to stay healthy.
The doctor advised thirty minutes of brisk walking each day.
✦ From the present participle of the verb “walk,” used as a noun since Middle English.
a hard paved path along the side of a street or road that is made for people to walk on
Children rode their scooters down the sidewalk in the warm afternoon sun.
A street musician played guitar on the busy sidewalk, drawing a small crowd.
✦ Formed from side + walk in the mid-18th century in North American English to describe a path for pedestrians beside a road.
