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Definition of promenadenext
as in boardwalk
a public place for strolling a beautifully landscaped park with a wide promenade along the riverside

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verb

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Recent Examples of promenade
Noun
And yet watching the unfurling reel of Mumbai life on one narrow promenade is one of this city's quiet delights. Diaa Hadid, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026 Heading toward the aft of the ship from the promenade, the three-deck Infinity Atrium opens up with signature sparkly staircases and a piano lounge at the bottom on Deck 5. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The British answer to the Met Gala, it is celebrated during the first week of December at the Royal Albert Hall, with several thousand guests and a vast red carpet on which celebrities promenade under a wintry night sky. Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023 In Bridgerton, the park is meant to represent a park in London where all of the ton spend their afternoons promenading, boating, picnicking, and of course, gossiping. Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for promenade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promenade
Noun
  • On Ocean City's boardwalk, Van Drew announced an investment of tens of millions of dollars to help replenish beaches, and says Ocean City is at the top of the list.
    Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • There's a cemetery, a boardwalk, and plenty a restaurant booth, among many, many other things.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Elsewhere along the beach, Grey walked along the shoreline as waves broke at her feet.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • That night, Annette Smith texted them to say Chad Smith and Sam Arlia were walking near Coit and Frankford Road when two cars were involved in an accident.
    Erin Jones, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Before placing the stepping stones or walkway material, start by laying down cardboard along the path route.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • At the Rauhaniemi spa, a heated walkway connects the sauna to a small patch of water kept from freezing over by a pump.
    Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Wanda did organize a pride parade the following year.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
  • This was Weaver’s third year of being paraded around as one of the NFL’s top Rooney Rule candidates.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • My mall-walking friend Donna shops regularly at Trader Joe’s, especially for their prepared soups, bananas and chocolate.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
  • In a nation that’s largely overstored, there’s little room left to build new shopping centers, so mall owners have been focusing on modernizing existing properties.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Bresland, the rescue commander, told the ABC the family was treading water in rough seas for hours and the mother managed to keep the other children with the paddleboard.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Taopiaopiao release centers on an underperforming local police unit that fabricates minor cases to pad its record, only to uncover a genuine criminal conspiracy after a burst water main exposes a gang of tomb raiders posing as repair workers.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Merrell SpeedARC Matis Hiking Shoes Upgrade your hiking shoes to this Merrell style, featuring breathable mesh and padded collars to keep your feet cozy during your outdoor adventures.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Mercury is striding into your public 10th house, boosting your visibility and encouraging you to offer updates that show your strengths without oversharing.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • None of them had any idea as to what was wrong with Nix until Payton, in street clothes, strode back to the postgame podium for the second time Saturday night after the madness cleared.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026

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“Promenade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promenade. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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