walkabout

[US]/'wɔːkəbaʊt/
[UK]/'wɔkəbaʊt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (an informal visit or tour by a public figure or celebrity among people) a leisurely walking journey through the countryside.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

take a walkabout

Example Sentences

On our night walkabout underneath the Southern Cross, we saw a half-dozen big gray kangaroos feeding on brush.

He went on a walkabout in the Australian outback.

The indigenous people often go on walkabouts to connect with their land.

She decided to take a walkabout through the city to explore its hidden gems.

During his walkabout, he encountered many interesting characters.

The tourists went on a guided walkabout to learn about the history of the area.

The walkabout provided a unique opportunity to experience nature up close.

She felt rejuvenated after her walkabout in the forest.

The company organized a team-building walkabout in the nearby park.

The documentary featured a segment on the Aboriginal tradition of walkabout.

The walkabout allowed him to clear his mind and reflect on his goals.

Real-world Examples

The walkabout oddly seemed so popular something which doesn't happen often in London.

Source: Listening Digest

Look, I think you better tell Sir Humphrey that the Minister's just gone walkabout.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Royal super fans are helping her majesty mark her milestone birthday with celebrations planned, including a plaque unveiling and royal walkabout.

Source: AP Listening Collection April 2016

Queen Elizabeth is celebrating her 90th birthday today. She'll meet members of the public during a walkabout with the Duke of Edinburgh in Windsor.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2016

On royal tours and walkabouts, she is careful to choose bright colours and small-brimmed hats, glides through crowds “like a liner” and seemingly never tires.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Or perhaps Walkabout, a Rust-like survival game for refugees designed to encourage skill sharing, interdependence and mutual aid linked to scriptural messages of tolerance and compassion.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) November 2022 Collection

Probably the most iconic image of the Silver Jubilee celebrations and they lasted for the whole of 1977 are the pictures of the Queen dressed in bright pink, carrying out a walkabout in London.

Source: Listening Digest

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