promenade

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

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

Examples: promenade in a Sentence

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

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

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 initiative includes a promenade, two new waterfront parks and a five-level 670-space parking garage.

— tonya alanez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Two-block closure on Las Olas will clog beach traffic for months," 5 July 2018
On one side of the promenade, sailboats slowly glided across the harbor while down at the north end of the festivities, dozens of young competitors waited for their turn on stage.

— beth spotswood, San Francisco Chronicle, "It’s all ups, downs at yo-yo championship in Oakland," 29 May 2018
While it would be be privately managed, the promenade would be open to the public during daylight hours every day.

— meryl kornfield, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Developer revises Pier 66 proposal, as city readies vote," 10 July 2018
Authorities said Carmona parked a gray BMW 330i in a crosswalk at 17th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW at a pedestrian promenade in front of the White House at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

— peter hermann, Washington Post, "Man charged with assaulting Secret Service agent outside White House," 3 July 2018
Just two blocks down 5th Avenue from the hotel, the promenade stretches all the way along the shore.

— bridget hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, "Your Next Weekend Trip from NYC Should Be to Asbury Park, New Jersey," 25 May 2018
In 2015, raiders—one wearing an old-man mask—walked into the Cartier boutique on Cannes' Croisette seaside promenade in the middle of the morning, and walked out with millions of dollars' worth of jewelry and watches.

— sam dangremond, Town & Country, "The Biggest Jewelry Heists of All Time," 4 Oct. 2016
With Belle Époque architecture, airy plazas, and a leafy riverside promenade, Baden-Baden is perfect for aimless afternoon strolling.

— laura giannatempo, Condé Nast Traveler, "A Weekend Road Trip to the Black Forest," 27 June 2018
Other amenities include a promenade that leads to two, 70-foot dog runs, and an owners’ dock with private boat slips.

— lisa j. huriash, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Riva luxury condo in Fort Lauderdale has cabana studios for residents' guests to use," 26 June 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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