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

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

With its international presence, the community of designers showcased their own unique cultural perspectives and narratives on the catwalk. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

In addition to its celebrity panel of judges, other familiar faces will hit the catwalk this season. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 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)