walking — the activity of going for walks, especially for exercise or pleasure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of going for walks, especially for exercise or pleasure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My phone died while I was walking, so I became a walking GPS disaster.
- Walking to work saves money and keeps you fit.
- He's a walking disaster - everything he touches breaks.
walking
NOUN[/ˈwɔːkɪŋ/]
the activity of going for walks, especially for exercise or pleasure
a cheerful woman in athletic wear moves along the tree-lined path with steady, rhythmic steps. Her arms swing naturally as she maintains a comfortable pace, clearly enjoying the fresh air and exercise. Behind her, an elderly couple follows the same path at their own leisurely speed, chatting as they go. A jogger passes them from the opposite direction, nodding in friendly acknowledgment. Birds can be seen in the trees above while squirrels play near the pathway edges. the activity of going for walks, especially for exercise or pleasure
Walking and talking, unaware of the stalking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'walking' derives from Old English 'wealcan', which originally meant 'to roll' or 'to turn'. Over time, the meaning evolved from the notion of rolling motion to the more specific sense of moving on foot.
Breakdown
walk (from Old English wealcan, 'to roll, turn') + -ing (present participle suffix indicating an ongoing action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone died while I was walking, so I became a walking GPS disaster.”
“Walking to work saves money and keeps you fit.”
“He's a walking disaster - everything he touches breaks.”
“The hotel is within walking distance of the beach.”
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