promenade

[prom-uh-neyd, -nahd]

noun

1. a stroll or walk, especially in a public place, as for pleasure or display.

2. an area used for such walking.

3. a march of guests into a ballroom constituting the opening of a formal ball.

4. a march of dancers in square dancing.

5. a formal dance; prom.

verb (used without object)

promenaded, promenading 

1. to go for or take part in a promenade.

2. to execute a promenade in square dancing.

verb (used with object)

promenaded, promenading 

1. to take a promenade through or about.

2. to conduct or display in or as if in a promenade; parade.

   They promenaded their prisoner before the townspeople.

promenade

/ ˌprɒməˈnɑːd /

noun

1. a public walk, esp at a seaside resort

2. a leisurely walk, esp one in a public place for pleasure or display

3. a ball or formal dance at a high school or college

4. a marchlike step in dancing

5. a marching sequence in a square or country dance

verb

1. to take a promenade in or through (a place)

2. (intr) dancing to perform a promenade

3. (tr) to display or exhibit (someone or oneself) on or as if on a promenade

Other Word Forms

• promenader noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of promenade¹

1560–70; < French, derivative of promener to lead out, take for a walk or airing < Latin promināre to drive (beasts) forward ( prō- pro- ¹ + mināre to drive); -ade ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of promenade¹

C16: from French, from promener to lead out for a walk, from Late Latin prōmināre to drive (cattle) along, from _pro- ¹ + mināre to drive, probably from minārī to threaten

Example Sentences

We walk through the old quarter and onto the promenade above Hemingway’s beloved La Concha beach.

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I walked back along the Lincoln Road shopping promenade.

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And as I stroll along the promenade on a chilly autumn morning I'm aware of the dozens of other people also meandering in their own world, each with their own special link to this place.

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Back on Riohacha's promenade, Ms Aguilar says the bag's fashion rise has led artisans to adapt or add elements, such as elaborate beading, religious icons, or even football club logos.

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The city has faced a steep downturn in tourism and retail revenues, Brock said, as well as several businesses that have left downtown and the promenade.

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Related Words

• boardwalk 
• deck 
• mall