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1walk–in
adjective \ˈwȯk-ˌin\
: large enough to be walked into
of a place : able to be visited without an appointment
of a person : visiting a place without an appointment
Full Definition of WALK-IN
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>
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First Known Use of WALK-IN
1926
2walk–in
noun
: a person who visits a place without an appointment
Full Definition of WALK-IN
1
: a walk-in refrigerator or cold storage room
2
: an easy election victory
3
: a person who walks in without an appointment
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First Known Use of WALK-IN
1944
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