catwalk

noun

cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk 

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

Snaking through the salons of an old Paris mansion, the circuitous catwalk is marked with bundles of spindly wood branches and vibrant floral blooms, adornments that add an ethereal air to the silk-stocking grandeur. —Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025

Silver metallics, a trend across all the European catwalks this year, shone brightly in dresses of glimmering threads. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

With Klum's experience strutting down the world's most elite catwalks and Gunn's esteemed tenure in fashion education, the pair discovered stars like Christian Siriano, spawned countless catchphrases, and inspired a generation of designers. —Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025

The song’s slinky modern house beat is destined to soundtrack catwalks for years to come. —Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for catwalk

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk
• graywacke

Kids Definition

catwalk

noun

cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk 

: a narrow walk or way (as along a bridge)