walkable

adjective

walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl How to pronounce walkable (audio)
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance

Examples of walkable in a Sentence

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See the view from the easily walkable South Rim Trail or, for a deeper immersion, hike partway into the canyon on the South Kaibab or Bright Angel trails. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 And this season's first new addition is going to be a delicate yet walkable pair of ballet flats. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 The resort has multiple buildings, but everything is walkable, and the carefully landscaped grounds and paths are almost jungle-like, further enhancing the natural setting. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 Spain attracts many Americans because of its universal healthcare system, walkable cities and strong quality-of-life rankings. Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for walkable

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkable was in 1736

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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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walkable

adjective
walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl How to pronounce walkable (audio)
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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