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

Six years ago, the promenade was a catwalk for ESG and climate. —Justin Worland, Time, 30 Jan. 2026

Next to him on the catwalk-slash-stage, Marguerite LeRolland, senior global insight manager at data analytics firm Euromonitor, spoke about the shifting political landscape and encroaching economic pressures. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026

This is really reminding me of that House episode where the runway model punches another model out and then collapses on the catwalk. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026

Although Dern is better known for her work as an actress, the Big Little Lies star made her catwalk debut last fall, modeling in Gabriela Hearst's spring 2026 fashion show. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Jan. 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)