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Definition of promenadesnext
plural of promenade
as in boardwalks
a public place for strolling a beautifully landscaped park with a wide promenade along the riverside

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verb

present tense third-person singular of promenade

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Recent Examples of promenades
Noun
In response, the county’s designers added a small park, greenery and an extended public promenades through the property from Main Highway to William Avenue and Charles Avenue, the historic street that marks the site of Miami’s oldest Black settlement. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Wander the cobblestone promenades, watch lively street performers, and navigate the famous food colonnade to sample iconic local eats before heading out to the nearby Boston Harbor waterfront. Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026 Bolsa Pacific plans also boast more than 220,000 square feet of retail and 15 acres of open space, including private resident spaces, open-air promenades and a network of walking trails. Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 Beyond the parks and city promenades, there are trails where the blooms come with mountain air, quiet paths, and real elevation gain. Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026 Bolsa Pacific is to include more than 15 acres of open space, including private spaces for residents, open-air promenades and a network of walking trails. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 This includes the famous bouquinistes (or booksellers), romantic promenades, and maybe even a peaceful protest or two. Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 That's often on promenades, like this one by Carter Road, that gird the Arabian Sea. Diaa Hadid, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026 Open promenades Las Olas, Lincoln Road and CityPlace in West Palm Beach are a reminder that a simple stroll among the bars and restaurants and shops can feel like a night out. Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promenades
Noun
  • In Oatman, an old gold mining town, donkeys followed tourists along the boardwalks and into stores.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
  • What to See and Do See Waterfalls Of the roughly 100 waterfalls scattered throughout the park, Brandywine and Bridal Veil Falls are especially easy to see, accessed via short boardwalks.
    Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • With two outs already recorded in the inning, Rodón surrendered a double to Carson Benge before issuing walks to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
  • The towels activate instantly with water -- just wet, wring, and shake for a refreshing cool, ideal for workouts, commutes, sports, dog walks or hot flashes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Styles takes full advantage of the walkways — three of them spanning the floor lengthwise with one crossing the middle, totalling around 350 yards in length — and spent around half the show away from the main stage, almost constantly on the move.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 May 2026
  • Along walkways, flowering plants heighten the experience of moving through the landscape.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Her ex-husband parades their six-year-old daughter, Sofia, in front of the cameras and demands full custody.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In western Broward County, and South Florida in general, games are offered all over the place — in libraries, doctors’ offices, restaurants and malls.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
  • Amazon Today, which used Flex drivers to pick up orders from malls and retailers, was discontinued in late 2024 after drivers often left stores with just one or two items.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Very much like last year, the market just treads water.
    Michael Considine, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.
    John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Complete with a stable underfoot feel made to seamlessly transition from the gym to street, these sneakers can carry you through intense workouts to European city strolls without missing a beat.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Adding the killer’s voice just pads an already too-long book.
    Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Not to say there aren’t some clunkers, most notably a jokey take-me-out-to-the-ballgame baseball number that pads the second act, but the Flaherty-Ahrens score was and is Ragtime‘s signature achievement.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025

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