noun / verb
promenade
prah-muh-NAYD/ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
A leisurely walk in a public setting.
The pedestrians take a leisurely promenade along the waterfront walkway.
Etymology
Driving animals forth developed into going for a walk. The name of the leisurely activity then passed to a place for walking, especially a walkway beside the sea.
In context
if we're not in the water you'll find us on our bicycles along the promenade
More examples
- Couples promenade along the waterfront as the sun sets.
- Their evening promenade takes them past the town fountain.
- Visitors promenaded through the public gardens, stopping to admire the roses.
Forms
promenade · promenades · promenaded · promenading
promenader noun — A person who walks leisurely in public.