Examples of promenade in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb One could, ostensibly, be convinced that Francesca was too preoccupied with such affairs to bother with her siblings’ dramas—or to promenade with them in a display of familial support when Anthony is left at the altar. — ELLE, 14 Apr. 2022 The atmospheric center around the Viale Monte Bianco is a mix of cozy cafes, intimate bars and bistros and designer shops, and is a perfect place to promenade, sip an aperitivo and soak up the alpine ambiance. — Rob Hodgetts, CNN, 21 Dec. 2021 The Edwardian stateliness remains in place though; from the grandfather clocks and bars to corridors wide enough to promenade along. — Sarah Turner, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 The Quad-City Times reports the city has repaired the seawall and is extending the river walk and promenade that runs the length of the riverfront at River Heritage Park. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2021 They were born with long limbs, narrow hips, symmetrical facial features and a willingness to promenade in dizzyingly high heels. — Washington Post, 12 May 2021 Watching the two planets promenade across the sky, moving a little closer to each other every night, reminds me that time is indeed passing, even if each day does sometimes feel like a featureless clone of the one before. — Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 20 Dec. 2020 Moscow, May 1876: What would cause a talented young student from a wealthy family to shoot himself in front of a promenading public in the Alexander Gardens? — courant.com, 24 Oct. 2019 On any springtime Saturday, a steady stream of Catholic quinceañeras can be seen promenading along the blooming rose bushes and gushing fountains of Oakland’s Mormon temple. — Ray Chavez, The Mercury News, 17 June 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Similar scenes played out in front of the city’s waterfront promenade. — Time, 10 May 2022 Students treated a promenade that ran through campus like a runway. — ELLE, 23 Mar. 2022 Shaded by London planes and pin oak trees, the park was sandwiched between the new highway and a riverside promenade. — New York Times, 2 Dec. 2021 The first, 3 acres, would include a broad pedestrian promenade with restaurants and space for outdoor events. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, courant.com, 3 Apr. 2022 The plan also calls for a refurbished sports arena, a 125-room hotel, 300,000 square feet of commercial space, and a bike and pedestrian promenade that traverses the site. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2022 Stretch out on Baker Common, a sloping lawn semi-circled by a walkway and leafy trees or stroll the grand promenade, shaded by cypress trees and edged by an elegant balustrade-overlook wall. — Robin Soslow, Chron, 18 Mar. 2022 Those hoping to relax and enjoy some ocean views while in town might consider an afternoon at Surfers Point, a convenient strip of beach off Ventura’s promenade with picnic tables and grills. — Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2022 This four-bedroom Victorian is walking distance from downtown and the promenade along the Columbia River. — The Week Staff, The Week, 10 Apr. 2022 See More

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History and Etymology for promenade

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borrowed from French, "place for taking a stroll," from promener (transitive) "to lead, take to different places," (intransitive and reflexive) "to walk from one place to another (to relax, take the air, etc.)" (alteration —with Latin pro- replacing pour-— of Middle French pourmener "to lead, take to different places," going back to Old French, from pour-, prefix marking determinate action —going back to Latin prō- pro- entry 2— + mener "to lead, bring") + -ade -ade — more at demean entry 2

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