runway

noun

run·​way ˈrən-ˌwā 

1

a

: a beaten path made by animals

b

: a passageway for animals

2

: a paved strip of ground on a landing field for the landing and takeoff of aircraft

3

a

: a narrow platform from a stage into an auditorium

b

: a platform along which models walk in a fashion show

4

: run sense 10b

5

: the area or path along which a jumper, pole-vaulter, or javelin thrower runs

Examples of runway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But despite her short runway, comparisons between the two conservative leaders are already being drawn. —Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025

Another brand from the runway that has seen an uptick in eyewear is Calvin Klein. —Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025

In a moment where artists like Lil Yachty and Central Cee blur the line between streetwear and high fashion, Vans steps confidently into that same conversation, proving skate culture has always influenced the runway. —Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025

In the years since, Victoria has pursued a career in the fashion world with her namesake brand, ranging from runway to custom designs. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for runway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

runway

noun

run·​way ˈrən-ˌwā 

1

: run entry 2 sense 9a

2

: a paved strip of ground (as at an airport) for the landing and takeoff of aircraft

3

: a support (as a track, pipe, or trough) on which something runs