# Zimmer

/ˈzɪmɝ/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/zimmer
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a metal frame that helps people who have trouble walking to stay balanced and move around safely. You hold onto the handles and push it in front of you.

For teachers: a lightweight metal frame used as a mobility aid for those with impaired balance or strength. Often used as a genericised trademark in British English for a walking frame.

## Examples

- He uses a zimmer to walk to the garden.
- After her hip surgery, the hospital provided a zimmer to help her regain her mobility in the hallways.
- The physical therapist adjusted the height of the zimmer to ensure the patient maintained an upright posture while navigating the rehabilitation ward.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the compound 'zimmer frame'; typically capitalised as 'Zimmer' when referring to the specific brand.

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