walk-in

1 of 2

adjective

1
: large enough to be walked into
a walk-in closet
2
: arranged so as to be entered directly rather than through a lobby
a walk-in apartment
3
a
: being a person who walks in without an appointment
a walk-in blood donor
b
: of, relating to, or intended for such persons
a walk-in clinic

walk-in

2 of 2

noun

1
: a walk-in refrigerator or cold storage room
2
: an easy election victory
3
: a person who walks in without an appointment

Examples of walk-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Bathrooms have either a tub-shower combination or a walk-in shower. Amy Worden, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024 Marinated raw chicken in a large container was stored above ready to eat sauces in the walk-in cooler. Michael Braga, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 Conversely, the upper deck is reserved for the owner, The owner’s suite features walk-in closets, a coffee station, and a private aft terrace. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 According to county documents, the facility voluntarily closed and will not be able to reopen until the health department verifies that the restaurant’s walk-in cooler and prep unit can hold foods at 41 degrees or below. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024 The spacious chef’s kitchen includes two full-size islands with granite countertops, a Viking gas oven range, double ovens, top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinets and a walk-in pantry. Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 One category up, the 711-square-foot Marina Junior Suite comes with a walk-in wardrobe as well as a freestanding bath with Burj Khalifa views. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024 Local Haredi Jewish families told her that flexible hours at clinics and walk-in appointments also removed a barrier. Megan Specia, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024 The furnishings are original and authentic but refreshed and comfortable, the bathrooms are enormous and well-designed, and the walk-in closet provides the perfect space for your personal butler to unpack on arrival. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Noun
At nearly 1,200 square feet, the master suites will feature a large living area and a bathroom with a whirlpool bath and walk-in shower, according to the release. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2023 The primary suite includes a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, a walk-in shower and a walk-in closet. Dallas Builders Association, Dallas News, 16 Mar. 2023 The kitchen features a wine refrigerator, drawer microwave, central island that seats six, dual-fuel oven and walk-in pantry. Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2023 So far, the IRS has hired more than 5,000 employees, mostly to answer taxpayer-assistance phone lines and staff walk-in tax clinics, agency officials said. Jacob Bogage, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Mar. 2023 The Cocoon and Serenity Residences have wraparound terraces, while the Serenity and Retreat Residences have separate tubs and walk-in showers. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023 Additional Saturday walk-in hours are planned for April 8 and May 13. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2023 The walk-in clinic is staffed with mental health professionals, not medical professionals. Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of walk-in was in 1912

Dictionary Entries Near walk-in

Cite this Entry

“Walk-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk-in. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

walk-in

adjective
ˌwȯ-ˌkin
: large enough to be walked into
a walk-in closet

Medical Definition

walk-in

1 of 2 adjective
: providing medical services to ambulatory patients without an appointment
a walk-in clinic
also : being an individual who uses such services

walk-in

2 of 2 noun
: a walk-in patient
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