runway

noun

run·​way ˈrən-ˌwā 

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 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

Among the attendees, Teyana Taylor, Meghann Fahy and more led a brigade of designer looks from off the runway and more. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

Dressed in an eye-catching ensemble that perfectly highlighted her bold style, Eva glided down the runway, serving face and fierce attitude. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025

Weeks later, the Colombian superstar was strutting the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October. —Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025

The Runway as Resistance From the moment the first model stepped onto the runway, the atmosphere shifted. —Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for runway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

runway

noun

run·​way ˈrən-ˌwā 

1

: run entry 2 sense 9a

2

: a paved strip of ground (as at an airport) for the landing and takeoff of aircraft

3

: a support (as a track, pipe, or trough) on which something runs