First Known Use: 1588
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1promenade
verb prom·e·nade \ˌprä-mə-ˈnād, -ˈnäd\
: to walk in a public place for pleasure
prom·e·nad·edprom·e·nad·ing
Full Definition of PROMENADE
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
— prom·e·nad·er noun
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Origin of PROMENADE
2promenade
Rhymes with PROMENADE
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2promenade
noun
: a public place for walking especially along a beach
: a walk taken in a public place for pleasure
Full 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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promenade
noun prom·e·nade \ˌprä-mə-ˈnād, -ˈnäd\
Definition of PROMENADE for Kids
1
: a walk or ride for pleasure or to be seen
2
: a place for walking
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