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promenade

PROM-uh-nahd

Promenade (noun) means a paved walkway, especially one along a seafront, used for strolling. Example: “We walked along the promenade watching the waves roll in.”

noun
1
A paved walkway, especially one along a seafront, used for strolling.
"We walked along the promenade watching the waves roll in."
2
A leisurely walk taken for pleasure or to be seen.
"After dinner they took a promenade through the old town square."
verb
1
To walk about slowly for pleasure, exercise, or display.
"Couples promenaded along the pier in their Sunday best."

How to use promenade

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA leisurely stroll, or the walkway where you take one.

Common pairings
seafront promenade promenade deck promenade concert

Word forms

promenaded past tense, promenades plural, promenades singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from French promenade, from promener ("to walk, to take for a walk").

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “promenade” mean?

The word “promenade” means a paved walkway, especially one along a seafront, used for strolling. In plain terms, a leisurely stroll, or the walkway where you take one.

How do you pronounce “promenade”?

“Promenade” is pronounced PROM-uh-nahd (/ˌpɹɑm.əˈneɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “promenade” in a sentence?

Here is “promenade” used in a sentence: “We walked along the promenade watching the waves roll in.”

What part of speech is “promenade”?

Depending on how it is used, “promenade” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “promenade” come from?

The word “promenade” comes from French. Borrowed from French promenade, from promener ("to walk, to take for a walk").

Is “promenade” a common word?

“Promenade” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

How many meanings does “promenade” have?

“Promenade” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a paved walkway, especially one along a seafront, used for strolling.

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