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Promenade: meaning, definitions and examples

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promenade

 

[ หˆprษ’mษ™หŒnษ‘หd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

along the waterfront

A leisurely walk or stroll, especially one taken in a public place for pleasure or to see and be seen.

Synonyms

saunter, stroll, walk

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed a promenade along the beach.
  • We took a promenade along the river.
Context #2 | Noun

formal event

A formal dance or social gathering where people walk around in a public place to meet and socialize.

Synonyms

ball, gathering, soiree

Examples of usage

  • The promenade was a highlight of the social season.
  • They attended the promenade in their finest attire.
Context #3 | Verb

walking

To take a leisurely walk or stroll, typically in a public place for pleasure or exercise.

Synonyms

saunter, stroll, walk

Examples of usage

  • We decided to promenade through the park.
  • They promenaded along the boardwalk.

Translations

Translations of the word "promenade" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passeio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคฎเฅ‡เคจเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Promenade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ promenade

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะผะตะฝะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ promenada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใƒ ใƒŠใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท promenade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paseo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท promenad

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ์ฑ…๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู†ุฒู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ promenรกda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ promenรกda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฃๆญฅ้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ promenada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรถngustรญgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ัƒะตะฝะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ promenade

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paseo

Etymology

The word 'promenade' originated from the French word 'promener', which means 'to walk'. It was first used in English in the late 16th century to refer to a leisurely walk or stroll. Over time, the term evolved to also encompass formal social gatherings where people would walk around to socialize. Today, 'promenade' is commonly used to describe a scenic walk along a waterfront or a public place for pleasure.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,104, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.