within/in walking distance
idiom
: not very far : close enough to reach by walking
Her house is within walking distance.
—often + ofHer job is within walking distance of her school.
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The hotel is conveniently located less than a block from the train station, making nearly everything in town within walking distance.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
The beautiful rose gardens of Regent’s Park are within walking distance and gorgeous views of the city can be enjoyed from Primrose Hill.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In addition to food and drink vendors on site, the venue is within walking distance of several of the restaurants and attractions in town.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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The winning group researched culturally rich restaurants from Stamford to Hartford within walking distance from train stations and created a Google map to get people there easily.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
The beautiful rose gardens of Regent’s Park are within walking distance and gorgeous views of the city can be enjoyed from Primrose Hill.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In addition to food and drink vendors on site, the venue is within walking distance of several of the restaurants and attractions in town.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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The winning group researched culturally rich restaurants from Stamford to Hartford within walking distance from train stations and created a Google map to get people there easily.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for within/in walking distance
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“Within/in walking distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%2Fin%20walking%20distance. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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