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.
designed for, suitable for, or done while walking
They went on a two-day walking tour of the countryside.
He bought a sturdy walking stick for the hike.
✦ Formed from the present participle of “walk,” used before nouns since the 17th century.
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?
(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.
