# walkable

/wˈɔːkəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/walkable
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Antonyms

sprawling, unwalkable

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before a noun ('a walkable neighbourhood') or after 'be' ('the city is walkable').

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