promenade

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

Definition of promenade

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

RAVE To the handsome and beautiful Seattleites who put on their finest and promenaded at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle.

— seattle times readers, The Seattle Times, "Rant & Rave: Fashionable folks at Bite of Seattle," 25 July 2017
Their creations have been promenaded on the elite catwalks of London and Paris fashion weeks and have even inspired numerous knockoffs on Chinese e-commerce platforms like Alibaba’s Taobao.

— amy qin, New York Times, "Chinese Fashion Designers Flock to City of T-Shirts and Flip-Flops," 24 May 2017
Where: Promenade at Gateway Village, 800 W. Trade St. Details: 704-560-3030; http://festaitalianacharlotte.org.

— tom hanchett, charlotteobserver, "Taste Italy in Charlotte at two weekend festivals," 16 May 2017
Mr. Gravel is surprised that the existing BeltLine has become such a gathering spot — a place to promenade, take outdoor yoga classes, and wander in and out of trendy restaurants.

— richard fausset, New York Times, "A Glorified Sidewalk, and the Path to Transform Atlanta," 11 Sep. 2016

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Origin and Etymology of promenade

²promenade

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First Known Use: 1699

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promenade

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

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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

The walk-up oyster bar will be open on weekends and for SunTrust Park events through a pedestrian window open to the outside promenade.

— atlanta life, ajc, "C. Ellet’s now open at The Battery and other Atlanta dining news from the week," 25 Aug. 2017
The promenade consists of 50,500 square feet of retail space plus 68 residential units.

— keith schneider, New York Times, "A Bold, Expansive Vision for Canton’s Pro Football Hall of Fame," 22 Aug. 2017
The tallest observation wheel in the world, the High Roller at The Linq casino-resort promenade, will get in on the action by turning its lighting red, white and blue if Mayweather wins or green, orange and white if McGregor pulls off the upset.

— regina garcia cano, The Seattle Times, "Sold out or not, Vegas will party during Mayweather-McGregor," 21 Aug. 2017
From here, wend your way up the leafy Esplanade Park, an elegant promenade where Finland’s most recognizable brands—like Marimekko, Artek, and Iitalla—have opened their flagships.

— karen mackenna, Fortune, "Why Helsinki Is Europe’s Must-see City for Design Lovers," 20 Aug. 2017
Catalan police said the manhunt was centered on Younes Abouyaaquoub, a 22-year-old Moroccan suspected of driving the van that plowed into a Barcelona promenade packed with pedestrians Thursday, killing 13 people and injuring 120.

— chicagotribune.com, "Police search for Spain van driver and missing Moroccan imam," 19 Aug. 2017
This was in Charleston, South Carolina, within walking distance of the promenades where the city’s residents once flocked to watch the 38-hour bombardment that Beuaregard’s troops unleashed on their 87 countrymen.

— david murphy, Philly.com, "Fear and loathing and Malcolm Jenkins," 18 Aug. 2017
Las Ramblas is one of the city's top tourist areas, with a wide pedestrian promenade flanked by roadways.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Police kill 5 suspects, thwart second attack connected to Barcelona violence," 17 Aug. 2017
This year's July 14 celebrations come a year after a Tunisian man loyal to Islamic State plowed a truck through a crowd of revelers on a seafront promenade in the Riviera city of Nice, killing more than 80 people.

— richard lough, ayesha rascoe, Alaska Dispatch News, "After a bumpy start to their relationship, Trump and Macron try to hit reset button," 13 July 2017

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

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