as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
the hikers set out before dawn in order to have the trail to themselves
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Noun
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Many groups of walkers meet in Saratoga Village to get the day started with some exercise, then converse over coffee at one of many spots along the road: Darla Café, Mangia Mornings, Kandoo Patisserie, Teazentea and Sue’s Gallery Café among them.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025 -
Over 2,000 miles of the trail are already open, offering walkers and cyclists a scenic, traffic-free way to travel, commute, and explore the outdoors.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Some pedicab operators ride (and many are motorized) on the sidewalks of the Museum Campus and harbors, sending pedestrians, strollers and kids jumping out of the way.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Built north of the current 114-year-old one, the new bridge will provide lanes for cars, bicyclists and pedestrians.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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“Hiker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiker. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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