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runway.

A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹʌnweɪ//ˈɹʌnˌweɪ//ˈɹən-/
  1. A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.

  2. The usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, such as from a forest to a water source.

  3. A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.

  4. In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.

  5. A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

  6. The number of months that a startup company can operate by using up its cash reserves.

    informal
  7. A stream bed.

Where this word comes from

From run + way.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.