walk on

1 of 2

verb

walked on; walking on; walks on
Synonyms of walk onnext

transitive verb

: to take advantage of : abuse

walk-on

2 of 2

noun

ˈwȯk-ˌȯn How to pronounce walk-on (audio)
-ˌän
1
: a minor part (as in a dramatic production)
also : an actor having such a part
2
: a college athlete who tries out for an athletic team without having been recruited or offered a scholarship

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The Ducks’ offense had just 91 total yards before Thomas, a former walk-on, was replaced by Raiola. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Tommy Carr is the son of Michigan graduates, including former walk-on quarterback Jason Carr. — Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Pegg earns scholarship Hayden Pegg joined the UConn football program as a preferred walk-on in 2023. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 Hoch, who was a walk-on in 2023, leads the team with three touchdowns this season and will enter his fourth matchup against the Bulldogs. — Niles Hall, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk on

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of walk on was in 1902

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