noun

esplanade

Esplanade (noun) means a clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.

noun

A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.

The glacis of the counterscarp, or the slope of the parapet of the covered way toward the country.

A grass plat; a lawn.

Any clear, level space used for public walks or drives; especially, a terrace by the seaside.

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Etymology

1590s, from French esplanade (“clear, level space”), from either Spanish esplanada (explanada), form of esplanar (“to flatten, to make level”) or Italian spianata, form of spianare (of the same meaning), both from Latin explānāre, from which English explain; see also plain (“level area, to flatten”).

Rhymes for esplanade

Ade made jade wade fade sade Bade Cade Dade trade blade spade

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of esplanade?

"esplanade" (noun) means a clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.

What are the different meanings of esplanade?

"esplanade" has 3 main meanings: 1. A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town; 2. The glacis of the counterscarp, or the slope of the parapet of the covered way toward the country; 3. A grass plat; a lawn.