[ ˌprɒmə'nα:d , -'neɪd , 'prɒm- ]
■ noun
1》 a paved public walk, especially one along a seafront.
2》 a leisurely walk, ride, or drive, typically in a public place so as to meet or be seen by others.
3》 (in country dancing) a movement resembling a march made by couples in formation.
4》 N. Amer. dated term for prom (in sense 3).
■ verb take a ~.
↘ escort (someone) about a place, especially for display.
Origin
C16: from Fr., from se promener 'to walk', reflexive of promener 'take for a walk'.