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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Of course, the color of the top checks off our third summer trend on the list, though it's been dominating runways and catwalks since the top of 2024. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025 Topics of sustainability, diverse cultures and inclusive practices have surpassed trends, embedding themselves in brands’ ethos and becoming a key part of the catwalks. Olivia Pinnock, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 From a catwalk along the east wall of the indoor practice field, the LSU football team is visible for the second-to-last time in the preseason. Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 The tunnel moment has become a staple throughout professional sports — WNBA, NFL and NBA players have been using their arrivals as catwalks to showcase their style. Olympia Sonnier, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for catwalk

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 6 Sep. 2025.

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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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