Catwalk: meaning, definitions and examples

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catwalk

 

[ หˆkatwษ”หk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fashion show

A narrow, high platform on which models walk to display clothes in a fashion show.

Synonyms

platform, runway, stage

Examples of usage

  • The models strutted down the catwalk, showcasing the latest designer collections.
  • She tripped and fell on the catwalk during the fashion show.
Context #2 | Verb

walk confidently

To walk in a confident and stylish manner, especially to attract attention.

Synonyms

sashay, strut, swagger

Examples of usage

  • She catwalked across the room, turning heads with her graceful stride.
  • He catwalks as if he owns the place.

Translations

Translations of the word "catwalk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passarela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅˆเค‚เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Laufsteg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jalur peragaan busana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดั–ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybieg

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒƒใƒˆใ‚ฆใ‚ฉใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท podium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasarela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท podyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจ์…˜์‡ผ ๋ฌด๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุตุฉ ุนุฑุถ ุงู„ุฃุฒูŠุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ molo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรณlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tๅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modna pista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝningarpallur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะดะธัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podyum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasarela

Etymology

The term 'catwalk' originated in the 19th century in the world of fashion. It was initially used to describe a narrow walkway used by models during fashion shows. Over time, the term has expanded to also refer to elevated platforms or walkways used in various contexts, such as construction sites or industrial settings.

See also: cat, catamount, catapult, cater, catlike, cattail, cattiness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,755 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.