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

Kai, who is represented by IMG models, shared some behind-the-scenes snaps of her catwalk debut on Instagram, including photos of the teen getting her hair and makeup done. —Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 2025

From the catwalks to the streets of the most chic cities, flat strappy sandals are positioned as the must-have shoes of the season. —René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 18 May 2025

Standing at the end of the catwalk, the pulsing lights dimmed and stacks of pyro momentarily unseen, the multifaceted singer-songwriter started to strum his acoustic guitar, solo. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 May 2025

Photo : James Stevens/Front Range Media A catwalk spans the great room. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 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)