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

And as eye makeup continues its renaissance–with colorful liners, statement shadows and playful mascaras everywhere from the catwalks to TikTok–there’s never been a better time to experiment. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 24 July 2026

The actress’ June 26 appearance marked her first on the catwalk in over 30 years. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Defined by a high waist, straight or slightly loose silhouette, and nostalgic air, this denim trend has become a force on the catwalks, in our social media feeds, and with the biggest street style stars in all the fashion capitals around the world. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026

The catwalk star styled her long silver locks in a middle part with voluminous curls and perched a matching dove gray tulle wedding veil on top of her crown. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 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)