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

Before strutting the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week on February 26, Hadid tapped into her chameleon status by debuting a bold new dye job that looked like an homage to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s signature hair color. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026

With the direction of hair architect Guido Palou, models let the new Fendi speak for itself, storming down the catwalk with their hair tied behind them. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026

This little dance shoe has made a remarkable comeback in recent seasons, both on the catwalk and on the feet of celebrities. —Héloïse Salessy, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2026

Across 15 years and 24 cycles, America's Next Top Model helped cultivate the catwalk's next generation. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 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)