walking

walk-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity of going on foot for exercise or pleasure.

  2. 2.

    The action of moving on foot.

  3. 3.

    Used for or relating to walking.

  4. 4.

    (Informal) Used to emphasize that someone embodies a particular quality.

Related words

Antonyms: driving, running, sitting
See also: hike, stroll, walk
Synonyms: ambulating, hiking, strolling

Etymology

Present participle and verbal noun from walk, from Old English wealcan.