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

When the final number was finished, the three eldest boys came to the fore on the catwalk mini stage underneath a shower of confetti and took a bow, with Mom and Dad now in the background, applauding politely but proudly. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2025

Celebrating the link between cinema and style, the event featured the movie’s unforgettable duo in plaid suits on the catwalk, alongside other characters from Hollywood history, a powerful tribute to the lasting influence of May’s vision. —Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025

Some designs, too, have been rooted in fantasy, as designers propose their wildest and most uninhibited visions on the catwalk. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025

During the talk show last night, Paulson, who made her runway debut at Miu Miu’s fall 2025 show, gave Colbert a masterclass in walking the catwalk. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 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)