Definition

A narrow walkway that is often raised above the ground, commonly used in fashion shows or as a passageway in various settings.

Example

The models walked gracefully down the catwalk during the fashion show.

Conversation

Did you see the models on the catwalk during the fashion show?

Yeah, they looked amazing! I can't believe how confident they are.

I know, right? Walking on a catwalk must be so nerve-wracking.

Definitely! But they make it look so effortless.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Catwalk → The word is formed from "cat" (from Old English *catt*, meaning a domesticated feline animal) and "walk" (from Old English *wealcan*, meaning to move or travel). A catwalk originally refers to a narrow walkway, often associated with fashion shows where models walk, but it combines the idea of a 'cat' moving gracefully along a path.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cat' moving gracefully as it 'walks' — that's why a catwalk is a place where models move elegantly.

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