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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

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Recent Examples of promenade
Noun
By afternoon, the fountains area and promenade were jam-packed with people seeking shade and checking out every booth and area. Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 May 2026 Canetti said there won't be much to see Friday on the EaDo promenade where Fan Fest will be located. Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
Verb
What an absolute joy to see a pack of motley mutts trotting around St. Ann’s Warehouse, promenaded by everyone from Sandra Bernhard to Naomi Fry wearing matching toile puffers and beaded poop bag carriers. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024 The British answer to the Met Gala, it is celebrated during the first week of December at the Royal Albert Hall, with several thousand guests and a vast red carpet on which celebrities promenade under a wintry night sky. Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for promenade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promenade
Noun
  • The ball appeared to land on the boardwalk outside the stadium before plopping into McCovey Cove.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
  • When Wick took a woman down to the beach, the victim followed, allegedly to act as security, stationing himself near the boardwalk steps.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Cypress tied the score with two outs in the seventh when Jake De Laquil walked, stole second, went to third on a ground out and beat the tag at the plate on a ground ball with the infield in.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • Lipman recommends lifting weights two to three times per week and walking daily, and Desai suggests prioritizing movement that easily fits into your life, like taking a walk with your baby in a carrier or doing a few push-ups between meetings.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • But then a heavy beat drops, and the figure crouches down into a duckwalk, moving across the walkway in a low bounce before springing up with the circling arm movements of voguing.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
  • The pleated trousers add a tailored drape that’s elevated without being fussy, while platform sandals give you height without sacrificing comfort—ideal for cobblestone streets or sandy walkways.
    Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • This is the second time the menswear powerhouse has ditched Milan for destination shows, after parading its spring 2026 lineup in Dubai last year.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
  • In processions held on local feast days, Mata and Grifone become giant papier-mâché figures that are paraded through the streets.
    Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Experts say there are many factors contributing to the decline of malls beyond just blaming juggernauts like Amazon.
    Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • And in New York, hundreds of teens flooded a mall in the Bronx in February, trashing stores and berating mall employees.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • The actress — who is currently treading the boards as Connie Francis in the hit Broadway musical about crooner Bobby Darin's life, Just in Time — took to Instagram Stories over the weekend to call out audience members for shouting at her during performances.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Other Democrats tread more carefully.
    Ben Paviour May 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • They shouldn’t be allowed to use their refunds to pad their profits while continuing to keep their prices high for hardworking Americans.
    Linda Sánchez, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
  • Kacie Hoffmann padded the lead with a two-run homer to right in the fourth and Ava Kuszak added a solo shot to left in the sixth.
    Daily News, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • In the moments before the Kentucky Derby began, two incredible women – one stepping off the grandest stage in horse racing and another about to step onto it – strode together to Churchill Downs’ paddock.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
  • The statue depicts a man striding atop a pillar, holding a large, flowing flag that covers his face.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Promenade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promenade. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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