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

The second, on the other hand, is still pure Bromley — an unfussy playpen of clean lines, natural materials, and unexpected moments of fun, like a catwalk over the living room and a peephole window into a bathroom. —Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 17 July 2025

Each piece on the catwalk is the result of hours of work by many ateliers dedicated to every last detail. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

On the catwalk, Kardashian wore a form-fitting, ivory midi slip dress with lace trim and an old Hollywood updo reportedly inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, paired with the late actress' multimillion-dollar diamond earrings. —Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 9 July 2025

The 16-year-old rising model returned to the catwalk at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, making an appearance in the Celine Spring/Summer 2026 show on July 6. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 July 2025

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)