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

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In 1852, Congress appropriated $15,000 for Waukegan Harbor improvements that included a breakwater with an elevated catwalk parallel to the shore to protect the harbor, in addition to navigation aids. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025 The teen, who is represented by IMG models, shared some behind-the-scenes snaps of her catwalk debut on Instagram. Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025 London fashion on the streets and catwalks never fails to impress and amaze locals and visitors alike. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Tyla says, smiling widely in response to me lauding her catwalk strut. Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for catwalk

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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

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

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