runway

noun run·way \ ˈrən-ˌwā \

|Updated on: 14 Jul 2018

Definition of runway

1 a : 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

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

b : 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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At Totokaelo’s flagship store at 190 Bowery, shoppers will find some of the brand’s most sought-after items, including Comme des Garçons x Louis Vuitton handbags, women’s runway looks from the ’90s, and a rare men’s staff cardigan from 1989.

— emilia petrarca, The Cut, "Rare Comme des Garçons Clothes Are on Sale Right Now," 11 July 2018
And the runway is just due for resurfacing, said Szczesniak.

— michelle theriault boots, Anchorage Daily News, "For some in Anchorage, it’s been the summer of airplane noise. But just wait until next year.," 10 July 2018
The project is expected to cost nearly $12 billion and carve six runways across a swath of land as big as Manhattan.

— New York Times, "Turkey’s Economy Is So Hot That It May Face a Meltdown," 10 July 2018
The beach is unusually close to the runway, and directly under the flight path of aircrafts passing just 30 meters above ground.

— Fox News, "Couple criticized for pulling 'stupid' stunt in Saint Martin one year after woman dies on same beach," 10 July 2018
This season, Valli was inspired by the Parisian music producer and musician Coucou Chloe who has created the soundtrack to Rihanna’s Fenty runway shows.

— samantha tse, Allure, "The Giambattista Valli Couture Show Sent Models Down the Runway With Next-Level "Glass Skin"," 9 July 2018
Campbell tagged hairstylist Guido Palau and makeup artist Pat McGrath as the artists behind her runway look on Instagram.

— colleen kratofil, PEOPLE.com, "Ashley Graham, Naomi Campbell Criticized for Walking Dolce & Gabbana Show After Selena Gomez Diss," 9 July 2018
The first runway is finished in 1944 and used primarily by the Army Air Force until World War II ends.

— morning brief, The Seattle Times, "A station could be making firefighters sick, Sue Bird makes history and more rescues from the Thai cave | Monday Morning Brief, July 9," 9 July 2018
The Burberry x Vivienne Westwood collaboration is set to launch in December 2018, three months after Tisci's inaugural runway collection for Burberry debuts at London Fashion Week.

— lauren alexis fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Riccardo Tisci Taps Vivienne Westwood For First Burberry Collaboration," 6 July 2018

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First Known Use of runway

1828

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RUNWAY Defined for English Language Learners

runway

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Definition of runway for English Language Learners

: a long strip of ground where airplanes take off and land
: a raised structure along which models walk in a fashion show

RUNWAY Defined for Kids

runway

noun run·way \ ˈrən-ˌwā \

Definition 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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