Promenading: meaning, definitions and examples

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promenading

 

[ หŒprษ’mษชหˆneษชdษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

leisurely walk

Promenading refers to walking in a leisurely or relaxed manner, often for pleasure or to be seen by others. This activity can be associated with strolling along a promenade, where individuals or groups wander casually, taking in their surroundings. It is a social activity that allows people to engage with others while enjoying their environment. Promenading is often linked with certain locations such as parks, beaches, or waterfronts, where people gather to enjoy the scenery.

Synonyms

ambling, sauntering, strolling, walking

Examples of usage

  • They spent the evening promenading along the beach.
  • He enjoys promenading in the park on sunny afternoons.
  • The couple was seen promenading downtown during the festivities.

Translations

Translations of the word "promenading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passeando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spazieren gehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjalan-jalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณัƒะปัะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spacer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ฃๆญฉใ™ใ‚‹ (sanpo suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se promener

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gezinti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ์ฑ…ํ•˜๋‹ค (sanchaekhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู†ุฒู‡ (al-tanazzuh)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prochรกzka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prechรกdzka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฃๆญฅ (sร nbรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sprehod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ัƒ (seru)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ (seirnoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasear

Word origin

The term 'promenade' originates from the French word 'promener', which means 'to walk'. This word itself is derived from the Latin term 'promenare', a compound of 'pro-', meaning 'forward', and 'manus', meaning 'hand'. The concept of strolling for leisure was popularized in Europe during the 18th century, particularly with the development of public parks and promenades as social spaces. The practice of promenading became associated with the upper classes who frequented these spaces to display fashion and social status. Over time, 'promenading' evolved to encompass not only the act of walking but also the social interactions that occur in these leisurely contexts. Today, it remains a popular activity in various cultures, emphasizing relaxation and enjoyment of outdoor environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,392, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.