Word
promenade
Phoneticsprom·e·nade, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌpɹɑməˈneɪd/
UK/pɹˌɒmənˈɑːd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a wide path or road for walking, usually next to a beach or a river. It is a place where people go to relax and enjoy the view.
n. a paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort. Often implies a social function where walking is done for leisure or to be seen by others.
Examples
“We took a slow walk along the promenade at sunset.”
“The town's seaside promenade is lined with benches and flower beds for tourists to enjoy during the summer.”
“Architects designed the wide promenade to connect the historic harbor with the modern city center, encouraging pedestrian flow through the newly developed commercial district.”
Examples
simple
“We took a slow walk along the promenade at sunset.”
contextual
“The town's seaside promenade is lined with benches and flower beds for tourists to enjoy during the summer.”
complex
“Architects designed the wide promenade to connect the historic harbor with the modern city center, encouraging pedestrian flow through the newly developed commercial district.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific town's main walkway.
Real-World Examples
“An elderly couple sit on deck chairs in the sun along the promenade in Westcliff on Sea, England.” “On the main promenade along the river that runs through Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, tourists stop to photograph a mannequin with a bucket on its head.” Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French promenade, from promener (“to walk”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
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