Esplanade
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɛspləˌneɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Esplanade is a noun meaning A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.
Meaning
A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.
More Meanings
- The glacis of the counterscarp, or the slope of the parapet of the covered way toward the country.
- A grass plat; a lawn.
- Any clear, level space used for public walks or drives; especially, a terrace by the seaside.
- (Texas) Grassy strips between two divided highway lanes; a traffic island.
Word Forms
- esplanades
Synonyms for esplanade
Depending on context, synonyms include promenade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plaza, plain, compound, park, parvis, maidan.
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