promenade

verb prom·e·nade \ ˌprä-mə-ˈnād , -ˈnäd \

|Updated on: 24 Jun 2018

Examples: promenade in a Sentence

promenaded; promenading

intransitive verb

1 : to take or go on a promenade

2 : to perform a promenade in a dance

transitive verb

: to walk about in or on

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promenader

noun

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Examples of promenade in a Sentence

They promenaded along the beach.

Recent Examples of promenade from the Web

As the models came promenading out, every circus act was represented, from unitard-wearing strongman to lion tamer with a plush stuffed animal draped around his neck.

— booth moore, The Hollywood Reporter, "Jeremy Scott Plays Ringmaster at Circus-Themed Moschino Runway Show in L.A.," 11 June 2018
Diamonds is all things Russian and opulent, from the Tchaikovsky score to the lush pas de deux and promenade that recalls other white ballets: Swan Lake, Les Sylphides, the snow scene in Nutcracker.

— ellen dunkel, Philly.com, "Pennsylvania Ballet's 'Jewels' shines at the Academy of Music," 11 May 2018
The stars are promenading down the red carpet past the thousands who daily congregate in front of the Palais, the concrete sprawl that serves as the festival’s headquarters.

— New York Times, "The Cannes Film Festival Opens Amid Disruptions," 10 May 2018
For a short time, curious Londoners paid to promenade along the underwater route, enjoying stalls and fairground sideshows.

— john lee, latimes.com, "Underground London well beyond the Tube holds secrets and delights," 25 Mar. 2018
Back home in Damascus, the night was for discussion, promenading, noise — having a good time in public.

— kim hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, "Reporter's notebook: Why one Syrian family would not swap Europe for the USA," 5 Mar. 2018
But the roof garden where saleswomen (referred to as salesgirls back then) took the air and promenaded a century ago is still there, latticework and all.

— ralph blumenthal and sandra roff, New York Times, "Attention 1916 Shoppers: The Doctor Is In," 4 Mar. 2018
People promenade around the center in their nice weekend garb.

— margy rochlin, latimes.com, "Michael Stuhlbarg's 'fragile balancing act' in playing a supportive dad in 'Call Me by Your Name'," 21 Dec. 2017
Pet Promenade Costumed human and pet pairs enter contests and promenade around Rice Village.

— Houston Chronicle, "Family fun: Tricks and treats, haunted houses and festivals," 25 Oct. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of promenade

²promenade

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First Known Use: 1699

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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promenade

noun

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

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Examples of promenade in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of promenade from the Web

In that spot, it would be treated with reverence and seen by everyone entering through a promenade from the south, design officials said.

— scott huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, "Proposed Alamo plan would overhaul heart of downtown but is stirring controversy," 7 June 2018
As for the barbecue, the meat is smoked outdoors on the promenade in a pair of smokers that Chef Soumen Banerjee says do all the heavy work.

— fran golden, USA TODAY, "Shut the front door! Guy Fieri now has a BBQ eatery/brewhouse on a cruise ship," 1 May 2018
The 2018 court included promenade girls, gallants, demoiselles, jewel-bearers and the queen.

— sue strachan, NOLA.com, "New Orleans Spring Fiesta welcomes the season with promenade, presentation," 1 Apr. 2018
Those in the promenade carried giant palm fronds, as well as smaller palm shoots tied in the form of crosses.

— Fox News, "Palm Sunday procession marks start of Holy Week," 25 Mar. 2018
Come to our promenade to greet Jolly Old St. Nick all the way from the North Pole!

— amy schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Holiday weekend guide: Welcome Christmas in Milwaukee with these kid-friendly activities," 19 Dec. 2017
Styled in the fashion of an Italian shopping promenade, notable boutiques include T. Carolyn, Lulla Blue Boutique and B. de Vine.

— Houston Chronicle, "Where to shop 'til you drop in Houston," 10 May 2018
Ventura's police chief said Monday that his officers should have responded to reports of a disruptive man on the city's promenade and not relied on a pier security camera to assess the situation.

— richard winton, latimes.com, "Ventura police acknowledge mistake in father's fatal stabbing at restaurant," 24 Apr. 2018
Flooding is expected at Thames Street in Fells Point and at the Inner Harbor promenade, and minor flooding could occur in the Bowleys Quarters area of Baltimore County, the weather service said.

— ellen fishel, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore weather: Flood warning in effect Monday morning," 16 Apr. 2018

Origin and Etymology 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

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First Known Use: 1567

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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