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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
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 Rihero Mesh Ballet Flats If last spring and summer were any indication, mesh flats will be back on city sidewalks and seaside promenades again in no time. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 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 Lecco shares with Como and Bellagio the scenic views of the Alps and the lakeside promenades, but the town has been somewhat overshadowed by the more expansive Como, and even more so after George Clooney’s acquisition of Villa Oleandra there, Dadati said with a knowing smile. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025 Parks digitally delineated instead of outlined by the contours of our promenades. Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promenades
Noun
  • The Tibet-Butler Preserve boasts boardwalks and sandy trails that wind through pine forests, cypress swamps, and lakeside habitats.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Along with Sharon Lake and its accompanying trail reopening, the Sharon Lake Improvement Project has added new boardwalks over the water at the park, as well as fishing piers, a floating kayak launch and double the amount of wetlands.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • One small but interesting thing Rolapp added was that security will drop the ropes on 18 as the final group walks the hole Sunday.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Paradise walks away with the Class 3A Division II crown as North Texas sweeps the 3A and 4A title games.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Accessibility All common areas are generally quite spread out via wide, accessible walkways.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Illuminate walkways at night with these pathway lights or this lantern that projects a butterfly pattern onto the ground.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 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
  • The center, built in 2004 on former agricultural land at a cost of $285 million, is one of the largest regional malls in Southern California, with more than 30 buildings on 12 blocks, interspersed with parks, gardens and fountains.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The winter is usually Dubai’s peak tourist season with the city’s beaches, malls and hotel restaurants usually packed with tourists and wealthy locals.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • At Prada Group, Miu Miu continues to grow while the main brand treads water.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.
    Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 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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