Promenade

Quick meaning: Promenade is a noun meaning (formal) A prom (dance).

Meaning

(formal) A prom (dance).

More Meanings

1. A walk taken for pleasure, display, or exercise; a stroll.
2. A place where one takes a walk for leisurely pleasure, or for exercise, especially a terrace by the seaside.
3. A dance motion consisting of a walk, done while square dancing.
4. To walk for amusement, show, or exercise.
5. To perform the stylized walk of a square dance.

Example Sentences

His morning promenade.

they told him to think no more of the matter , and to try his fortune in another promenade

Haussmann’s remodelling brought about the boulevards, the building lots, the promenades and street planting that remain inimitably characteristic of Paris.

“It is time again for Staten Island's annual puppy parade.” “Which is always a barking good time. Here's hoping we have some nice weather for these promenading pooches.”

Word Forms

• promenades
• promenading
• promenaded

Synonyms for promenade

Depending on context, synonyms include esplanade, parade, saunter, ramble, stroll, troop.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include prom, parade, troop, mall, perambulation, ramble.

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