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promenade
[prom-uh-neyd, -nahd]
noun
a stroll or walk, especially in a public place, as for pleasure or display.
an area used for such walking.
a march of guests into a ballroom constituting the opening of a formal ball.
a march of dancers in square dancing.
a formal dance; prom.
verb (used without object)
to go for or take part in a promenade.
to execute a promenade in square dancing.
verb (used with object)
to take a promenade through or about.
to conduct or display in or as if in a promenade; parade.
They promenaded their prisoner before the townspeople.
promenade
/ ˌɒəˈɑː /
noun
a public walk, esp at a seaside resort
a leisurely walk, esp one in a public place for pleasure or display
a ball or formal dance at a high school or college
a marchlike step in dancing
a marching sequence in a square or country dance
verb
to take a promenade in or through (a place)
(intr) dancing to perform a promenade
(tr) to display or exhibit (someone or oneself) on or as if on a promenade
Other Word Forms
- promenader noun
- ˌdzˈԲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of promenade1
Word History and Origins
Origin of promenade1
Example Sentences
Motorhome owners have called for tolerance after a council ruled they would no longer be permitted to park on a seafront promenade.
For adults, there’s a wide promenade, concession stands, and the game on a really big screen.
A woman has been charged after the attempted abduction of a baby near Blackpool promenade.
Police are investigating claims of an attempted abduction of a baby near Blackpool promenade.
The 15,000 sq ft seafront building includes a 10,000 sq ft circular main entertainment area as well as bars and kitchens, and a large south-facing terrace accessed from the promenade and beach.
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