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promenade

prom·e·nade

promenade

 
 
pronunciation:
pra m nad [or] pra m neId
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a recreational or leisurely stroll, esp. in public.
The couple enjoyed their evening promenade through the park.
similar words:
stroll
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.
definition 4: a formalized march of dancers, esp. in square dancing, folk dancing and ballet.
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: promenades, promenading, promenaded
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
definition 2: to execute a promenade in a dance.
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition 1: to take a promenade in, along, or through.
similar words:
stroll
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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