Word
walkable
Phoneticswalk·a·ble
UK/wˈɔːkəbəl/
Definition
adj. easy and safe to walk in, with good paths and places you need close by. You use it for towns or areas where you do not need a car.
adj. suitable for travel on foot, with safe paths and everyday services close together. Often used in urban planning to contrast pedestrian-friendly areas with car-dependent ones.
Examples
“Our new flat is in a walkable area near shops.”
“They chose a walkable neighbourhood so the kids can walk to school and they can stroll to the market.”
“Despite steep hills, the old town remains highly walkable, with narrow car-free lanes linking cafes, bookshops, and riverside parks within minutes.”
Examples
simple
“Our new flat is in a walkable area near shops.”
contextual
“They chose a walkable neighbourhood so the kids can walk to school and they can stroll to the market.”
complex
“Despite steep hills, the old town remains highly walkable, with narrow car-free lanes linking cafes, bookshops, and riverside parks within minutes.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “walkable” in context.
Verb
01. become walkable
“After the upgrades, the riverside became walkable even in winter.”
verb + adj
02. keep walkable
“Volunteers help keep the paths clean and walkable all year.”
verb + adj
03. make walkable
“The council plans to make the city centre more walkable for everyone.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. easily walkable
“The centre is easily walkable, even with young children.”
adv + adj
05. fully walkable
“The new estate is designed to be fully walkable without a car.”
adv + adj
06. highly walkable
“The old town is highly walkable, with shops and cafes on every street.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. walkable area
“The hotel is in a walkable area with many restaurants.”
adj + noun
08. walkable city
“We live in a walkable city, so we rarely need to drive.”
adj + noun
09. a highly walkable city
“Oxford is a highly walkable city with colleges close together.”
10. live in a walkable neighbourhood
“We are lucky to live in a walkable neighbourhood near shops.”
11. make the area walkable
“Wider pavements will make the area walkable for everyone.”
12. safe and walkable streets
“Parents want safe and walkable streets for their children.”
Usage
Typically placed before a noun ('a walkable neighbourhood') or after 'be' ('the city is walkable').
Real-World Examples
“Restoring streams to the surface—a practice known as stream daylighting—can help manage stormwater, restore habitats and create greener, more walkable public spaces.” “I would say that a grocery trolley is more of an invention for urban dwellers, particularly those who live in a walkable neighborhood.” Antonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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