promenade

/ˌprɑməˈneɪd/
noun
  1. A public place for walking, especially a wide path along a beach or river.
    • Tourists strolled on the promenade, enjoying the sunset.
    • We took a leisurely walk along the promenade by the ocean.
    • The promenade was lined with benches and palm trees.
  2. A formal walk or march, especially at a social event or ball.
    • At the debutante ball, each young woman took part in the promenade.
    • The dancers made a grand promenade around the ballroom.
    • The promenade of the wedding party was a highlight of the reception.
verb
  1. To walk in a public place for pleasure or to show off.
    • She promenaded down the street with her new puppy.
    • They promenaded along the boardwalk, enjoying the cool breeze.
    • Fashionable people used to promenade in the park on Sunday afternoons.
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