runway

noun

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run·way | \ ˈrən-ˌwā

Definition of runway

1a : a beaten path made by animals

b : a passageway for animals

2 : a paved strip of ground on a landing field for the landing and takeoff of aircraft

3a : a narrow platform from a stage into an auditorium

b : a platform along which models walk in a fashion show

4 : run sense 10b

5 : the area or path along which a jumper, pole-vaulter, or javelin thrower runs

Examples of runway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The runway’s makeup look, created by Peter [Philips], is amazing as always. — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 12 May 2022 The market, one of Ohio’s oldest, launched in the summer of 1972 with just three producers set up on a runway at the former Ohio University airport. — Susan Glaser, cleveland, 12 May 2022 The runway may be as short as a few months or as long as several years. — John Morgan, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2022 The runway was too short for long-haul private jets, and commercial service was spotty—mostly a puddle jumper operated by American Eagle a few times a week. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2022 The first big runway of the season was Proenza Schouler, who tapped Bella Hadid and a slew of models endorsing minimalist makeup and middle parts. — Alaina Demopoulos, Allure, 11 Feb. 2022 The runway is among the longest in Africa and at one point was designated an emergency landing strip for NASA’s space shuttle. — Michael M. Phillips, WSJ, 1 Feb. 2022 Kendall eventually wins the episode after a very strong week, while Pythia’s runway is exceptional enough to put her in the safe zone along with Adriana. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2021 Louis Vuitton's online store is the bridge between you and an off-the-runway jacket or top, or one of its signature leather goods. — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2022 See More

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