catwalk

noun

cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk How to pronounce catwalk (audio)
1
: a narrow walkway (as along a bridge)
2
: a platform along which models walk in a fashion show : runway
A dozen girls spin onto the catwalk at once, all in variations on a theme.Serena Sinclair

Examples of catwalk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After New York and London, the event moved to the French capital, and more precisely to Place Vendôme, an emblematic Parisian venue transformed into a giant catwalk on Sunday, June 23. Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 24 June 2024 In February, a crew member on the set of Marvel’s Wonder Man died after falling from a catwalk. Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 June 2024 Little did guests know that Van Noten was preparing to reprise the idea with his swan-song show, except with a catwalk made of trembling silver leaves. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 23 June 2024 But the band passed the test with flying colors, moving along a huge catwalk and maintaining a constant connection with the audience. Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for catwalk 

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Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of catwalk was in 1845

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“Catwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catwalk. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

catwalk

noun
cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk How to pronounce catwalk (audio)
: a narrow walk or way (as along a bridge)

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