Promenade: meaning, definitions and examples
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promenade
[ หprษmษหnษหd ]
along the waterfront
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially one taken in a public place for pleasure or to see and be seen.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She enjoyed a promenade along the beach.
- We took a promenade along the river.
formal event
A formal dance or social gathering where people walk around in a public place to meet and socialize.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The promenade was a highlight of the social season.
- They attended the promenade in their finest attire.
Translations
Translations of the word "promenade" in other languages:
๐ต๐น passeio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคฎเฅเคจเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Promenade
๐ฎ๐ฉ promenade
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะผะตะฝะฐะด
๐ต๐ฑ promenada
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใ ใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท promenade
๐ช๐ธ paseo
๐น๐ท promenad
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ฑ ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชูุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ promenรกda
๐ธ๐ฐ promenรกda
๐จ๐ณ ๆฃๆญฅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ promenada
๐ฎ๐ธ gรถngustรญgur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตััะตะฝะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ promenade
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 19101 personification
- 19102 recaptured
- 19103 tantalum
- 19104 promenade
- 19105 commemorating
- 19106 edging
- 19107 nominative
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