walkable
adjective
walk·able
ˈwȯ-kə-bəl 
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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The summer heat lifts, the medina turns walkable, and the dusk light sets the tilework and carved archways glowing.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Fourth & Central is intended to feel like a small, walkable community with new buildings that acknowledge the industrial history of the area , architect Alan Pullman said when the project was announced.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
For walkable streets and an ever-evolving restaurant and arts scene, head to Echo Park or Los Feliz.
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Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Fourth & Central is intended to feel like a small, walkable community with new buildings that acknowledge the industrial history of the area , architect Alan Pullman said when the project was announced.
—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
For walkable streets and an ever-evolving restaurant and arts scene, head to Echo Park or Los Feliz.
—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for walkable
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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walkable
adjective
walk·able
ˈwȯ-kə-bəl
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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