noun
promenade
PROM-uh-nahd
noun
1
A paved walkway, especially one along a seafront, used for strolling.
"We walked along the promenade watching the waves roll in."
2
A leisurely walk taken for pleasure or to be seen.
"After dinner they took a promenade through the old town square."
verb
1
To walk about slowly for pleasure, exercise, or display.
"Couples promenaded along the pier in their Sunday best."
How to Use Promenade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA leisurely stroll, or the walkway where you take one.
Common pairings
seafront promenade
promenade deck
promenade concert
Word Forms
promenaded past tense, promenades plural, promenades singular
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Etymology
Borrowed from French promenade, from promener ("to walk, to take for a walk").