catwalk

noun

cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk How to pronounce catwalk (audio)
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

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As the latter stomped down the catwalk, Anok gave Gabbriette a makeshift haircut. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 At Stella McCartney, a pair of slouchy patent leather square-toe boots stomped down the catwalk. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 Cunningham said Reese's historic move prompted her to consider taking her own strut down the catwalk. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025 Heidi Klum will return to host and judge the catwalk competition show, joined by mentor Christian Siriano and judges Law Roach and Nina Garcia. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for catwalk

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of catwalk was in 1845

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“Catwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catwalk. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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catwalk

noun
cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk How to pronounce catwalk (audio)
: a narrow walk or way (as along a bridge)

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