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

Arena is also using his first catwalk show to reveal the world of Joseph, with new categories such as eyewear, jewelry, shoes, bags and scarves. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026

On February 17, the catwalk star embraced full-octane glamour while giving a skintight black bra and leggings the private jet treatment in her latest photo dump. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026

Across 15 years and 24 cycles, America's Next Top Model helped cultivate the catwalk's next generation. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026

The swish of chainmail coming down the runway was audible, as models slinked down the catwalk decked in statement pelts and belts. —Anika Reed, USA Today, 10 Feb. 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)