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noun

Definition of promenadenext
as in boardwalk
a public place for strolling a beautifully landscaped park with a wide promenade along the riverside

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verb

as in to walk

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Recent Examples of promenade
Noun
This sunny stretch of sandy coast runs for three kilometers along La Croisette, the city’s iconic sea promenade. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Whereas the others in the background are in bathing suits, my grandparents, walking along the promenade, are fully dressed. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Verb
Our agenda includes promenading with the official mascots, catching another round of live musical vibes here and there, and taking pride in some folks who are dear to us. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 12 June 2026 Without their intervention, Baltimore’s waterfront would have been permanently disfigured, and the waterfront promenade the author praises today would never have been possible. — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promenade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promenade
  1. boardwalk
  2. walk
  3. walkway
  4. parade
  5. mall
  6. tread
  7. pad
  8. stride
Noun
  • The gunfire did cause crowds at the boardwalk to flee to find safe spots.
    — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Among them was 30-year-old physical education teacher Elaine Delis Ramos, who curled up next to loved ones on the boardwalk on top of a thick blanket in search of a breeze.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of boardwalk
Verb
  • The edge defender walked off the field with team trainers and did not return, though Koonce continued to practice.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Santa Monica pilot showed a meaningful shift away from solo car trips and that meant more people were walking, riding bikes and scooters.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk
Noun
  • But now, a sign posted at the entrance of the beach walkway is prohibiting just that.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Use them to cover a cracked deck, upgrade a front porch, create a barefoot-friendly walkway around a hot tub or pool, or even define a dedicated grilling station that’s easy to sweep clean.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
Definition of walkway
Verb
  • There’s a full lineup of events in August, from panel discussions to parade weekend.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026
  • So rather than parade that information around to the public, keep your boarding pass private and protected.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of parade
Noun
  • The mall closed in January 2015, except for Carson Pirie Scott, which shut its doors abruptly in March 2018.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But construction crews had started dismantling half the mall, and soon the rink would be gone, too.
    — Casey Parks, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of mall
Verb
  • Speaking of the houseboat, the finale treads some familiar ground for Lewis.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Halfley, in the first year of his first NFL head coaching job, has to tread carefully to keep expectations high for his players while not raising them and hopes too high outside the team.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of tread
Verb
  • The central zipper compartment is padded and large enough to fit a laptop, and on either side there are additional slots for planners and notebooks, as well as more zippered spaces to keep keys, AirPods, and a wallet safe.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load.
    — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of pad
Verb
  • The pair of bronzes, designed by James Earle Fraser, each features a nude male figure (one holding a book, the other a bundle of grain) striding next to a Pegasus.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Reed broke from coverage after some light contact and snagged the ball before striding to pay dirt.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of stride

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