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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Okay, not to bring up The Lizzie McGuire Movie yet again, but this catwalk-by-country is kind of reminding me of when Lizzie tries on a bunch of insane outfits at that Italian atelier. Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026 The man fell from a catwalk inside the building and died at the scene, according to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026 Dior, Chanel, The Attico, and Khaite all presented super-cropped outerwear on their spring catwalks. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026 But not everyone will feel nostalgic about the arena’s catwalk. Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catwalk

Word History

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 10 Feb. 2026.

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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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