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

Not on the catwalks, mind you, but on the fetching heads of those in attendance. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026

Authorities say the pair used a catwalk near North Royal Poinciana Boulevard to look for unlocked vehicles. — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

To start, fielding at Tropicana Field, with four ceiling catwalks and a white roof, is more difficult than at many other parks. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Richet turns the ship into an enthralling character, with its pipes and catwalks and tunnels and tubes, some of which become weaponry. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Aug. 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)