promenade
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A walk taken for pleasure, display.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɹɑməˈneɪd
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Definition
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noun
A walk taken for pleasure, display, or exercise; a stroll.
A place where one takes a walk for leisurely pleasure, or for exercise, especially a terrace by the seaside.
A leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
A square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a circle
A dance motion consisting of a walk, done while square dancing.
formal
A prom (dance).
verb
To walk for amusement, show, or exercise.
To perform the stylized walk of a square dance.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Academic
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This meaning: A walk taken for pleasure, display, or exercise; a stroll.
Used this way, promenade is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The ladies promenaded along the beach.”verb
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