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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Ross strutted the catwalk in a bright, satin yellow gown with an electric lighting bolt design in black and white running across it. Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Carti revealed in a W Magazine interview that Kardashian actually helped him with his style as well as his modeling techniques while strutting down the catwalk in season 5. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025 On the catwalk this month were gorgeous standout looks in rich burgundy paisley and stripes. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Ballerina flats and sneaker ballerina, seen less on the catwalk and more in showrooms, with a large offer on flat and comfortable shoes but still feminine. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 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 2 May. 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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