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
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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Each suite sports floor-to-ceiling windows, a walk-in closet, a private bathroom, a minibar, and a scenic private balcony with a Jacuzzi.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center 6306 State Road 23, Spring Green
Three miles from Taliesin, this example of Wright's architecture is open for walk-in tours the first Sunday of May through September.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
The company specializes in personalized solutions that range from walk-in closets to home offices, garage systems, and more, all designed with the homeowner's lifestyle in mind.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Boxes of cheese were on the floor inside of a walk-in cooler.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The kitchen on the main floor is complete with a walk-in pantry, an island with granite countertops, a SubZero-brand refrigerator and Wolf appliances.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Last week, the impact of the bridge mishap could be seen in the thin walk-in lunch crowds.
—David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
The injured were transported to area hospitals and another minor with gunshot wounds from the incident received walk-in care at Community South Hospital.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Mar. 2024
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
Adjective
There’s a gym and a pool, and the 220 luxury rooms — 134 of which are suites — come with soaking tubs, as well as walk-in showers and a lineup of Le Labo bath products.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Each suite sports floor-to-ceiling windows, a walk-in closet, a private bathroom, a minibar, and a scenic private balcony with a Jacuzzi.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center 6306 State Road 23, Spring Green
Three miles from Taliesin, this example of Wright's architecture is open for walk-in tours the first Sunday of May through September.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
The company specializes in personalized solutions that range from walk-in closets to home offices, garage systems, and more, all designed with the homeowner's lifestyle in mind.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Boxes of cheese were on the floor inside of a walk-in cooler.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The kitchen on the main floor is complete with a walk-in pantry, an island with granite countertops, a SubZero-brand refrigerator and Wolf appliances.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Last week, the impact of the bridge mishap could be seen in the thin walk-in lunch crowds.
—David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
The injured were transported to area hospitals and another minor with gunshot wounds from the incident received walk-in care at Community South Hospital.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 31 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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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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