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

Designers across the fashion capitals sent models down the catwalk carrying purses by one or two short straps, putting the handheld style firmly back in the spotlight. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Then he was taken back on deck and saw the crew tied up on the catwalk. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

The pieces make for an easy Halloween costume (there’s a catwalk pun somewhere in here) but are also designed for everyday wear. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

At times, this buzzy stretch of Sunset Boulevard between Hyperion and Lucile resembles a catwalk. — Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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)