/ ˌprɒməˈnɑːd; NAmE ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/ noun , verb
■ noun
1.
(also informal prom ) (both BrE , becoming old-fashioned ) a public place for walking, usually a wide path beside the sea
2.
( old-fashioned ) a walk that you take for pleasure or exercise, especially by the sea, in a public park, etc.
■ verb
[ v ] ( old-fashioned ) to walk up and down in a relaxed way, by the sea, in a public park, etc.
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 16th cent. (denoting a leisurely walk in public): from French , from se promener to walk, reflexive of promener take for a walk.