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Verb
/ˌpräməˈnād/,/-ˈnäd/,
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promenades, plural;
  1. Take a leisurely walk, ride, or drive in public, esp. to meet or be seen by others
    • - women who promenaded in the Bois de Boulogne
  2. Take such a walk through (a place)
    • - people began to promenade the streets
  3. Escort (someone) about a place, esp. so as to be seen by others
    • - the governor of Utah promenades the daughter of the Maryland governor
Noun
  1. A paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort

  2. A leisurely walk, or sometimes a ride or drive, typically one taken in a public place so as to meet or be seen by others
    • - she went on a promenade with Jules
  3. (in country dancing) A movement in which couples follow one another in a given direction, each couple having both hands joined

  1. a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
  2. parade: march in a procession; "the veterans paraded down the street"
  3. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
  4. take a leisurely walk; "The ladies promenaded along the beach"
  5. a square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a circle
  6. a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance
  7. An esplanade is a long, open, level area, usually next to a river or large body of water, where people may walk. This allows people to promenade along the sea front, usually for recreational purposes, whatever the state of the tide, without having to walk on the beach. ...
  8. Promenade is The Divine Comedy's third album. It was released in 1994 on Setanta to much critical acclaim but little commercial success. It is a concept album about two lovers who spend a day at the seaside.
  9. Promenade is a basic dance move in a number of dances such as English Country Dance, contra dance, and square dance. The name comes from the French word for “walk”, and is a good basic description of the dance action.
  10. Promenade is an experimental musical with book and lyrics by María Irene Fornés and music by Rev. Al Carmines. The show itself, although a musical comedy, falls more into the category of Theatre of the Absurd. ...
  11. The Unforgettable Fire is the fourth studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was released in October 1984. The band wanted a different musical direction following the harder-hitting rock of their 1983 album War. ...
  12. Promenade is the second single by rap rock supergroup Street Sweeper Social Club from their debut self-titled album. The version that was released as a single differs from that on the album, the original version on the album is 2:31 in length whereas the extended version is 3:40 in length. ...
  13. Formal term for a prom, a dance; A place where one takes a walk for leisurely pleasure, or for exercise; A dance motion consisting of a walk done while square dancing; To walk; To perform the stylized walk of a square dance
  14. To dream of promenading, foretells that you will engage in energetic and profitable pursuits. To see others promenading, signifies that you will have rivals in your pursuits.
  15. Usually the open walkway - almost always covered in teak decking - that runs almost the entire length of each side of the cruise ship. Some promenade decks encircle the ship. The promenade is often where you'll see lifeboats, davits, deck chairs, joggers, and strollers.
  16. A special street with a wide linear sidewalk/public space that functions as a social gathering place activated with restaurants, cafes, retail, and other uses. ...
  17. gallery, frequently open, surrounding the church, refectory, or palace at high-ground-floor level.
  18. Each gentleman crosses hands with his partner, right hands uppermost, and crosses over, passing to the right of the opposite advancing couple, to opposite couple's place. When this was not repeated, it was called "Half Promenade," and left the couple in opposite places.
  19. Procession of the King, Queen, and royal court through the village ("pro-me-nahd").
  20. Formation for 2 couples (but occasionally for 3 or 4 couples) and is NOT a method of progression.   Hands are held the same as for Allemande but are retained in front of the body and not raised over the head of the Lady.
  21. An open deck that encircles a ship, often used for walking or jogging
  22. Partners, or those designated by Caller, cross hands in skating position and walk counter-clockwise to position. Right arm should be over left.
  23. Concerned with social formalities in interpersonal relationships / Dancing around an issue
  24. Starts off left to right hand hold. We are all stepped back from the return, guys right & ladies left. Step in to each other’s right hand side. Guys maintain a ballroom hold with your right hand on the ladies waist. ...
  25. ["walk"]. A pivot turn in which the dancer moves slowly around by shifting the heel of the supporting leg. The rest of the body may be in arabesque or attitude. In a supported promenade, the partner turns the soloist.