Definitions

walk-up

[wawk-uhp] / ˈwɔkˌʌp /

NOUN

apartment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

co-op condo condominium cooperative flat suite

STRONG

crash pad digs duplex apartment efficiency apartment living quarters lodging loft pad penthouse rental residence studio apartment

WEAK

accessory apartment bedsit cold-water flat garden apartment granny flat maisonette pied-à-terre railroad apartment railroad flat serviced apartment walk-in apartment

NOUN

curtain raiser

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lead-in warmup

WEAK

countdown curtain lifter curtain warmer inaugural kickoff opener opening gun opening shot preliminary preview run-up

NOUN

flat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

condo suite tenement

STRONG

chambers co-op joint lodging pad rental room rooms

WEAK

crash pad floor-through railroad apartment

Example Sentences

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A short walk up from the castle lies the quintessentially English town of Hadleigh.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

They then walk up to 6 miles to avoid being detected carrying that equipment, all the time avoiding drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Delivery riders walk up to the counter, almost in tune with the packers.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

He said it was understood based on the 1st Amendment that a political candidate may walk up to a house and knock on the door or drop off a pamphlet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

I’m still holding my head as I walk up.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

walk-up

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