Definition of runway
1a : a beaten path made by animalsb : 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 auditoriumb : a platform along which models walk in a fashion show
4 : run 10b
5 : the area or path along which a jumper, pole vaulter, or javelin thrower runs
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Recent Examples of runway from the Web
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Opening Ceremony: Look no further for fresh-off- the-runway footwear.
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Don't expect to see Plainfield softball uniform chic on Paris runways any time soon.
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The final competition, a runway fashion show, will be held Aug. 10 at The Geraghty in Chicago.
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He's previously featured Brown in Calvin Klein By Appointment ads, the cast of Moonlight in a Calvin Klein Underwear campaign, and Lulu and Cervantes on the runway.
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The kids walk the runway, happy to be there and to be a part of the performance, Royale said.
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There are more than 19 million square feet of building space on the arsenal and 7,200 of airfield runway.
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Listen to the song on Louis Vuitton's livestream of the runway show below at around the 6:15 mark.
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Drake meshed his passion for music and luxury fashion together today by debuting his latest song on the runway for the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2018 Paris Fashion Week men's show.
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First Known Use of runway
1828
RUNWAY Defined for English Language Learners
runway
playDefinition of runway for English Language Learners
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: a long strip of ground where airplanes take off and land
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: a raised structure along which models walk in a fashion show
RUNWAY Defined for Kids
runway
playDefinition of runway for Students
1 : a path beaten by animals in going to and from feeding grounds
2 : a paved strip of ground on a landing field for the landing and takeoff of aircraft
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