walkable

adjective

walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl 

: capable of or suitable for being walked

a very walkable city

a walkable distance

Examples of walkable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Only accessible by bus or car, the neighborhood itself is walkable and features a handful of other seaside restaurants, cafés and grocers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

For years, Overland Park has been working on a long-range plan to transform Central Overland Park into a more walkable, vibrant and engaging space for residents, workers and visitors. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the community of around 30,000 is home to a walkable, historic downtown populated with local boutiques and businesses; a legendary theatre; and lots of great restaurants. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Arrow Rock is a tiny Missouri village with fewer than 60 residents, historic buildings, and a walkable Main Street. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

walkable

adjective

walk·​able ˈwȯ-kə-bəl 

: capable of or suitable for being walked

a very walkable city

a walkable distance