esplanade

noun

es·pla·nade ˈe-splə-ˌnäd How to pronounce esplanade (audio)

ˌe-splə-ˈnäd,

also ˌe-splə-ˈnād,

or ˈe-splə-ˌnād

: a level open stretch of paved or grassy ground

especially : one designed for walking or driving along a shore

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The history of "esplanade" is completely on the level. The Italians created "spianata," for a level stretch of ground, from their verb "spianare," which means "to make level." "Spianare" in turn comes from the Latin verb explanare, which also means "to make level" and which is the source of our verb "explain." Middle-French speakers borrowed "spianata" as "esplanade," and in the late 1500s we borrowed the French word. In the late 17th century, and even later, esplanades were associated with war. The word was used to refer to a clear space between a citadel and the nearest house of a town or to a slope around a fortification used for defense against attack. Today, however, esplanades are usually for enjoyment.

Example Sentences

a tree-lined esplanade by the river

Recent Examples on the Web The elevated esplanade is officially managed by Jordanian authorities, which ban non-Muslim prayer atop the site, though the policy that has been increasingly violated in recent years by a rise in politically active Jewish worshippers.

Hazem Balousha, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022 For example, in the coastal town of La Paz, the ice cream shop La Fuente, located on the waterfront´s esplanade, sells raspados with a serving of ice cream on top, usually in its signature orange yogurt flavor.

CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 The elevated esplanade is officially managed by Jordanian authorities, which ban non-Muslim prayer atop the site, though the policy has been increasingly violated in recent years by a rise in politically active Jewish worshipers.

Shira Rubin, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Palestinians accused Israel of not doing enough to enforce a longstanding ban on Jewish prayer on the esplanade.

David S. Cloud, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 The Fountain Square esplanade was built on the site in the middle of Fifth Street and the fountain was dedicated on Oct. 6, 1871.

Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2022 Opened in 2021, the hotel is a charming Spanish oasis located on Española Way, South Beach’s historic esplanade that’s lined with local restaurants and shops.

Lea Lane, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Israeli police used a drone to drop tear gas on them, sending crowds of people scattering across the esplanade.

Ilan Ben Zion, ajc, 24 Apr. 2022 Sandoval directed the driver of a car to stop as Estrada crossed the street in her electric wheelchair en route to the Miraflores Malecón, an esplanade overlooking the ocean.

Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	esplanade
释义	esplanade noun es·pla·nade ˈe-splə-ˌnäd ˌe-splə-ˈnäd, also ˌe-splə-ˈnād, or ˈe-splə-ˌnād : a level open stretch of paved or grassy ground especially : one designed for walking or driving along a shore Did you know? The history of "esplanade" is completely on the level. The Italians created "spianata," for a level stretch of ground, from their verb "spianare," which means "to make level." "Spianare" in turn comes from the Latin verb explanare, which also means "to make level" and which is the source of our verb "explain." Middle-French speakers borrowed "spianata" as "esplanade," and in the late 1500s we borrowed the French word. In the late 17th century, and even later, esplanades were associated with war. The word was used to refer to a clear space between a citadel and the nearest house of a town or to a slope around a fortification used for defense against attack. Today, however, esplanades are usually for enjoyment. Example Sentences a tree-lined esplanade by the river Recent Examples on the Web The elevated esplanade is officially managed by Jordanian authorities, which ban non-Muslim prayer atop the site, though the policy that has been increasingly violated in recent years by a rise in politically active Jewish worshippers. Hazem Balousha, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022 For example, in the coastal town of La Paz, the ice cream shop La Fuente, located on the waterfront´s esplanade, sells raspados with a serving of ice cream on top, usually in its signature orange yogurt flavor. CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 The elevated esplanade is officially managed by Jordanian authorities, which ban non-Muslim prayer atop the site, though the policy has been increasingly violated in recent years by a rise in politically active Jewish worshipers. Shira Rubin, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Palestinians accused Israel of not doing enough to enforce a longstanding ban on Jewish prayer on the esplanade. David S. Cloud, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 The Fountain Square esplanade was built on the site in the middle of Fifth Street and the fountain was dedicated on Oct. 6, 1871. Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2022 Opened in 2021, the hotel is a charming Spanish oasis located on Española Way, South Beach’s historic esplanade that’s lined with local restaurants and shops. Lea Lane, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Israeli police used a drone to drop tear gas on them, sending crowds of people scattering across the esplanade. Ilan Ben Zion, ajc, 24 Apr. 2022 Sandoval directed the driver of a car to stop as Estrada crossed the street in her electric wheelchair en route to the Miraflores Malecón, an esplanade overlooking the ocean. Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French, from Italian spianata, from spianare to level, from Latin explanare — more at explain First Known Use 1591, in the meaning defined above esplanade noun as in shore Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shore riverside shoreline coast coastline riverfront beach seaside seashore riverbank seacoast coastland waterfront beachfront seaboard strand shorefront bank oceanfront lido plage sand(s) littoral
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esplanade

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