catwalk

[ kat-wawk ]

noun

1. a narrow walkway, especially one high above the surrounding area, used to provide access or allow workers to stand or move, as over the stage in a theater, outside the roadway of a bridge, along the top of a railroad car, etc.

catwalk

/ ˈkætˌwɔːk /

noun

1. a narrow ramp extending from the stage into the audience in a theatre, nightclub, etc, esp as used by models in a fashion show
2. a narrow pathway over the stage of a theatre, along a bridge, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of catwalk¹

First recorded in 1880–85; cat ( def ) + walk

Example Sentences

On his website, Bal described himself as a designer who "combines the right mix of history, folklore, village craft, and dying arts to create imaginative and innovative masterpieces for catwalks and fashion talks".

From BBC

Swift played it off, dancing and singing her way down the catwalk as her dancers followed.

From Los Angeles Times

Models and pop stars took to the catwalk as the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show made its comeback, five years after it was cancelled.

From BBC

Fashion for Relief held a catwalk show and auction at the British Museum in 2019, which it said would raise money for Unicef and the Mayor’s Fund for London.

From BBC

Guest performers had to walk out to steel catwalk stairs and down four floors from the artist entrance.

From Los Angeles Times