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promenade
(prɒmənɑːd, US -neɪd)
Word forms: plural, plural, 3rd person singular presenttense promenades, present participle promenading, past tense, past participle promenaded
1. countable noun
In a seaside town, the promenade is the road by the sea where people go for a walk.
2. countable noun
A promenade is an area that is used for walking, for example a wide road or a deck on a ship.
[mainly US]3. verb
If someone promenades somewhere, for example along a beach, the edge of a lake, or a main street, they go for a walk there.
[old-fashioned] People came out in smarter clothes to promenade along the front. [VERB preposition]
Synonyms: stroll, walk, saunter, take a walk More Synonyms of promenade
4. countable noun
A promenade is a formal dance at a school or college which is usually held at the end of the academic year.
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promenade in British English
(ˌprɒməˈnɑːd)
noun
1. mainly British
a public walk, esp at a seaside resort
2.
a leisurely walk, esp one in a public place for pleasure or display
3.
a ball or formal dance at a school or college
4.
a marchlike step in dancing
5.
a marching sequence in a square or country dance
verb
6.
to take a promenade in or through (a place)
7. (intransitive) dancing
to perform a promenade
8. (transitive)
to display or exhibit (someone or oneself) on or as if on a promenade
Derived forms
promenader (ˌpromeˈnader) noun
Word origin
C16: from French, from promener to lead out for a walk, from Late Latin prōmināre to drive (cattle) along, from pro-1 + mināre to drive, probably from minārī to threatenpromenade in American English
(ˌprɑməˈneɪd; ˌprɑməˈnɑd)
noun
1.
a leisurely walk taken for pleasure, to display one's finery, etc.
2.
a public place for such a walk, as an avenue, the deck of a ship, or the hall of a building
3.
a.
a ball, or formal dance
b.
a march of all the guests, beginning a formal ball
c.
a walking or marching figure of a square dance
verb intransitiveWord forms: ˌpromeˈnaded or ˌpromeˈnading
4.
to take a promenade; walk about for pleasure, display, etc.
verb transitive
5.
to take a promenade along or through
6.
to take or show on or as on a promenade; parade
7.
to march (one's partner) as a figure of a square dance
Derived forms
promenader (ˌpromeˈnader) noun
Word origin
Fr < promener, to take for a walk < LL prominare, to drive (animals) onward < L pro-, forth (see pro-2) + minare, to drive (animals) < minari, to threaten (see menace)Image ofpromenade
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British English: promenade /ˌprɒməˈnɑːd/ NOUN
In a seaside town, the promenade is the road by the sea where people go for a walk.
- American English: promenade
- Arabic: رَصِّيف
- Brazilian Portuguese: calçadão
- Chinese: 海滨大道
- Croatian: šetalište
- Czech: promenáda
- Danish: promenade
- Dutch: promenade
- European Spanish: paseo marítimo
- Finnish: rannalla sijaitseva kävelykatu
- French: promenade allée
- German: Promenade
- Greek: περίπατος
- Italian: passeggiata
- Japanese: 海岸の遊歩道
- Korean: 산책길
- Norwegian: promenade
- Polish: promenada
- European Portuguese: calçadão
- Romanian: promenadă
- Russian: набережная
- Latin American Spanish: paseo marítimo
- Swedish: promenad
- Thai: ทางเดินเลียบชายทะเลที่สถานพักผ่อนชายทะเล
- Turkish: gezinti yeri
- Ukrainian: променад
- Vietnamese: đường đi bộ ven biển
Chinese translation of 'promenade'
promenade
(prɔməˈnɑːd)
n (c)
-
海滨(濱)大道
(hǎibīn dàdào) (条(條), tiáo)
vi
- [person]
散步
(sànbù)
1 (noun)
Definition
a paved walkway along the seafront at a holiday resort
a fine promenade running past the boathouses
Synonyms
walkway
The hotel is linked to the terminal by a covered walkway.
parade
boulevard
prom
esplanade
public walk
2 (noun)
Definition
a leisurely walk for pleasure or display
Take a tranquil promenade along a stretch of picturesque coastline.
Synonyms
stroll
After dinner, I took a stroll around the city.
walk
He often took long walks in the hills.
turn
I think I'll just go up and take a turn round the deck.
airing
constitutional
I met him as he was taking his daily constitutional.
saunter
She began a slow saunter towards the bonfire.
1 (verb)
Definition
to take a leisurely walk
People came out to promenade along the front.
Synonyms
stroll
We strolled back, put the kettle on and settled down.
walk
They walked in silence for a while.
saunter
We watched our fellow students saunter into the building.
take a walk
perambulate
stretch your legs
Take regular breaks to stretch your legs.
2 (verb)
attracting attention as he promenaded up and down the street in his flashy clothes
Synonyms
parade
More than four thousand people paraded down the Champs Elysées.
strut
He struts around the town as though he owns the place.
swagger
The burly brute swaggered forward, towering over me, and shouted.
flaunt
openly flaunting their wealth
Additional synonyms
in the sense of constitutional
Definition
a regular walk taken for the good of one's health
I met him as he was taking his daily constitutional.
Synonyms
walk,
stroll,
turn,
airingin the sense of flaunt
Definition
to display (oneself or one's possessions) arrogantly
openly flaunting their wealth
Synonyms
show off,
display,
boast,
parade,
exhibit,
flourish,
brandish,
vaunt,
showboat,
make a (great) show of,
sport (informal),
disport,
make an exhibition of,
flash about
in the sense of saunter
Definition
a leisurely pace or stroll
She began a slow saunter towards the bonfire.
Synonyms
stroll,
walk,
amble,
turn,
airing,
constitutional,
ramble,
promenade,
breather,
perambulation
Nearby words ofpromenade
- prolixity
- prologue
- prolong
- promenade
- prominence
- prominent
- promiscuity
Synonyms of 'promenade'
promenade
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of saunter
Definition
to walk in a leisurely manner
We watched our fellow students saunter into the building.
Synonyms
stroll,
wander,
amble,
roam,
ramble,
meander,
rove,
take a stroll,
mosey (informal),
stravaig (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect)
in the sense of stretch your legs
Definition
to stand up or walk around, esp. after sitting for some time
Take regular breaks to stretch your legs.
Synonyms
take a walk,
exercise,
stroll,
promenade,
move about,
go for a walk,
take the air
in the sense of strut
Definition
to walk in a stiff proud way with head high and shoulders back
He struts around the town as though he owns the place.
Synonyms
swagger,
parade,
stalk,
peacock,
prancein the sense of swagger
Definition
to walk or behave in an arrogant manner
The burly brute swaggered forward, towering over me, and shouted.
Synonyms
stride,
parade,
strut,
prance,
walk confidently,
walk arrogantly
in the sense of turn
Definition
a short walk, ride, or excursion
I think I'll just go up and take a turn round the deck.
Synonyms
stroll,
airing,
walk,
drive,
ride,
spin (informal),
circuit,
constitutional,
outing,
excursion,
promenade,
jaunt,
saunterin the sense of walk
Definition
a short journey on foot, usually for pleasure
He often took long walks in the hills.
Synonyms
stroll,
hike,
ramble,
tramp,
turn,
march,
constitutional,
trek,
outing,
trudge,
promenade,
amble,
saunter,
traipse (informal),
breath of air,
perambulation
in the sense of walk
Definition
to pass through, on, or over on foot
They walked in silence for a while.
Synonyms
stride,
wander,
stroll,
trudge,
go,
move,
step,
march,
advance,
pace,
trek,
hike,
tread,
ramble,
tramp,
promenade,
amble,
saunter,
take a turn,
traipse (informal),
toddle,
make your way,
mosey (informal),
plod on,
perambulate,
footslog