catwalk

noun

cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk How to pronounce catwalk (audio)
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

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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 See All Example Sentences for catwalk

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First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of catwalk was in 1845

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“Catwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catwalk. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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catwalk

noun
cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk How to pronounce catwalk (audio)
: a narrow walk or way (as along a bridge)

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