promenade

²promenade

noun

Definition of PROMENADE

1

: a place for strolling

2

: a leisurely walk or ride especially in a public place for pleasure or display

3

a : a ceremonious opening of a formal ball consisting of a grand march of all the guests b : a figure in a square dance in which couples move counterclockwise in a circle

Examples of PROMENADE

1. They went for a promenade around town.
2. <a beautifully landscaped park with a wide promenade along the riverside>

Origin of PROMENADE

French, from promener to take for a walk, from Middle French, alteration of Old French pourmener, from pour- completely (from Latin pro-) + mener to lead — more at pro-, amenable

First Known Use: 1648

Related to PROMENADE

Synonyms: boardwalk, mall, walk

Related Words: walkway; alameda, allée; arcade, colonnade, galleria, gallery; plaza

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Other Dance Terms

attitude, honor, saltatory, sashay, taw