Walk-up
Pronunciation: /ˈwɑk- ˈəp/
Walk-up (noun)
- a building with several floors but no elevator
- an entrance to a building that is at street level
Examples
- Living in a walk-up can be challenging with heavy groceries.
- The rent is cheaper in a walk-up compared to an elevator building.
Common collocations: walk-up apartment, walk-up building, walk-up entrance, walk-up window, walk-up unit
Walk-up (adjective)
- describing a building that has no elevator
Examples
- The walk-up apartment requires climbing several flights of stairs.
- Choosing a walk-up unit can save on rent.