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- [prom-uh-neyd, -nahd]
- /ˌprɒm əˈneɪd, -ˈnɑd/
- /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [prom-uh-neyd, -nahd]
- /ˌprɒm əˈneɪd, -ˈnɑd/
Definitions of promenade word
- noun promenade a stroll or walk, especially in a public place, as for pleasure or display. 1
- noun promenade an area used for such walking. 1
- noun promenade a march of guests into a ballroom constituting the opening of a formal ball. 1
- noun promenade a march of dancers in square dancing. 1
- noun promenade a formal dance; prom. 1
- verb without object promenade to go for or take part in a promenade. 1
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Origin of promenade
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < French, derivative of promener to lead out, take for a walk or airing < Latin promināre to drive (beasts) forward (prō- pro-1 + mināre to drive); see -ade1
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Parts of speech for Promenade
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
promenade popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
promenade usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for promenade
noun promenade
- alameda — a public walk or promenade lined with trees, often poplars
- avenue — Avenue is sometimes used in the names of streets. The written abbreviation Ave. is also used.
- ball — A ball is a round object that is used in games such as tennis, baseball, football, basketball, and cricket.
- boardwalk — A boardwalk is a path made of wooden boards, especially one along a beach.
- boogie — When you boogie, you dance to fast pop music.
verb promenade
- debouch — (esp of troops) to move into a more open space, as from a narrow or concealed place
- debouches — to march out from a narrow or confined place into open country, as a body of troops: The platoon debouched from the defile into the plain.
- footed — having a foot or feet (often used in combination): a four-footed animal.
- knock around — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- legged — having a specified number or kind of legs (often used in combination): two-legged; long-legged.
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