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walk-up

adj · noun · 13 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈwɔkʌp/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Reached by stairs rather than an elevator.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Containing such flats.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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3

adj

Meaning 3

For which no appointment is necessary.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Synonyms: walk-in

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4

noun

Meaning 4

An apartment or block with stairs rather than an elevator.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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noun

Meaning 5

An informal visit to a control tower by a pilot, typically used as part of pilot training.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 6

A mountain that can be climbed without specialist equipment.

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noun

Meaning 7

A customer who arrives without a reservation; a walk-in.

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8

noun

Meaning 8

An indoor or outdoor stand where food is sold to the public.

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noun

Meaning 9

Colaptes auratus, northern flicker.

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noun

Meaning 10

A sequence of notes that raises in pitch stepwise, connecting two or more chords.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: especially bass

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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adjective satellite

Meaning 11

a building with no elevator

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a walk-up apartment

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noun

Meaning 12

an apartment building without an elevator

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: apartment building, apartment house

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noun

Meaning 13

an apartment in a building without an elevator

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: walk-up apartment

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Broader terms: apartment, flat

History

Etymology

Deverbal from walk up. (northern flicker): Imitative of the bird's call.