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Promenade Definition & Meaning

promenade
noun
  1. a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
  2. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
  3. a square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a circle
  4. a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance
  5. a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
verb
  1. march in a procession; "the veterans paraded down the street"
  2. take a leisurely walk; "The ladies promenaded along the beach"

"Promenade" in song lyrics

See how promenade is used in real songs:

  • "I gave birth the second time around at the promenade"
    Chubb Rock — Cat
  • "Nothing in the way of the Malabar promenade"
    Muph & Plutonic — Number 45
  • "Play the parking lot, do's up the Promenade"
    Swishahouse f/ Willie D — The Hood Luv Me

Usage tips for "promenade"

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Frequently asked questions

What does promenade mean?
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk a square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a circle a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) march in a procession; "the veterans paraded down the street" take a leisurely walk; "The ladies promenaded along the beach"
What part of speech is promenade?
Promenade is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does promenade have?
Promenade has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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