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noun
1.
a stroll or walk, especially in a public place, as for pleasure or display.
2.
an area used for such walking.
3.
a march of guests into a ballroom constituting the opening of a formal ball.
4.
a march of dancers in square dancing.
5.
a formal dance; prom.
verb (used without object)
6.
to go for or take part in a promenade.
7.
to execute a promenade in square dancing.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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verb (used with object)
8.
to take a promenade through or about.
9.
to conduct or display in or as if in a promenade; parade: They promenaded their prisoner before the townspeople.
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Word Origin & History
promenade
1567, "leisurely walk," from M.Fr. promenade, from se promener "go for a walk," from L.L. promenare "to drive (animals) onward," from pro- "forth" + minare "to drive (animals) with shouts," from minari "to threaten" (see menace). Meaning "place for walking" is 1648; specifically
EXPAND"walkway by the sea" late 18c.; "dance given by a school" 1887. Verb meaning "to make a promenade" is from 1588.
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