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prom·e·nade
 promenade
- pronunciation:
- pra
m
nad
[or]
pra
m
neId
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a recreational or leisurely stroll, esp. in public.
The couple enjoyed their evening promenade through the park.- similar words:
- stroll
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| definition 2: |
a sidewalk or other path built for this purpose; esplanade.
The promenade extends for a half mile along the beach. |
| definition 3: |
a formal dance or ball.
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| definition 4: |
a formalized march of dancers, esp. in square dancing, folk dancing and ballet.
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| related words: |
alley, ball, gallery, outing, procession, turn, walk |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
promenaded, promenades, promenading |
| definition 1: |
to take a leisurely stroll, often with the purpose of seeing others or being seen by others.
Dressed in their best Sunday frocks and their Easter bonnets, the ladies promenaded down the avenue.- similar words:
- stroll
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| definition 2: |
to execute a promenade in a dance.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to take a promenade in, along, or through.
- similar words:
- stroll
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| definition 2: |
to display on, or as though on, a promenade.
We noticed how promenaded his attractive new girlfriend at the party. |
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