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promenade

UK /ˈpɹɒm.əˌnɑːd/US /ˌpɹɑm.əˈneɪd/

noun 4
verb 2
forms 3

noun4

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A walk taken for pleasure, display, or exercise; a stroll.
- they told him to think no more of the matter , and to try his fortune in another promenade — 1795
•
A place where one takes a walk for leisurely pleasure, or for exercise, especially a terrace by the seaside.
- The present dream in particular scarcely left any room for doubt, since the place where my patient fell was the Graben, a part of Vienna notorious as a promenade for prostitutes. — 1900
A dance motion consisting of a walk, done while square dancing.
(formal) A prom (dance).

verb2

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To walk for amusement, show, or exercise.
- “It is time again for Staten Island's annual puppy parade.” “Which is always a barking good time. Here's hoping we have some nice weather for these promenading pooches.” — 2023
To perform the stylized walk of a square dance.

forms

promenaded · promenading · promenades

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