catwalk

American  

[kat-wawk] / ˈkætˌwɔk /

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.

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catwalk British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of catwalk

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

Example Sentences

As is customary for the Belgian label, many of its models wore boots with their outfits on the catwalk.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

But one thing remained the same and that was the fashion on display - with catwalk ready looks from the likes of Olivia Dean, Rosalía and Harry Styles.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The catwalk was soundtracked by Little Simz, who also performed in one of Coker's vibrant designs.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

For designers, everything comes down to those few precious minutes on the catwalk.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Across the top of the ceiling, there were the remains of what had once been the catwalk of the theater.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny