noun
catwalk
Catwalk (noun) means a narrow raised platform that models walk along during a fashion show. Example: “The designer's new collection debuted on the catwalk in Milan.”
noun
1
A narrow raised platform that models walk along during a fashion show.
"The designer's new collection debuted on the catwalk in Milan."
2
Any narrow elevated walkway, such as one used by crew on a ship or in a theater.
"Technicians adjusted the stage lights from the catwalk above."
How to use catwalk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA narrow runway — either the one fashion models walk, or a narrow elevated walkway in a building or ship.
Common pairings
strut the catwalk
a catwalk show
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Word forms
- Plural
- catwalks
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Etymology
From cat + walk, describing a walkway narrow enough that only a cat could tread it comfortably.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “catwalk” mean?
The word “catwalk” means a narrow raised platform that models walk along during a fashion show. In plain terms, a narrow runway — either the one fashion models walk, or a narrow elevated walkway in a building or ship.
How do you use “catwalk” in a sentence?
Here is “catwalk” used in a sentence: “The designer's new collection debuted on the catwalk in Milan.”
What part of speech is “catwalk”?
“Catwalk” is a noun.
How many meanings does “catwalk” have?
“Catwalk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow raised platform that models walk along during a fashion show.
