# promenade

/ˌpɹɑməˈneɪd/ (US) · /pɹˌɒmənˈɑːd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/promenade
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific town's main walkway.

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