[prom.e.nade] vb -nad.ed ; -nad.ing [
[2]promenade] vi (1588) 1: to take or go on a promenade
2: to perform a promenade in a dance ~ vt: to walk about in or on -- prom.e.nad.er n
[2]promenade n [F, fr. promener to take for a walk, fr. L prominare to drive forward, fr. pro- forward + minare to drive--more at amenable] (1648) 1: a place for strolling
2: a leisurely walk or ride esp. in a public place for pleasure or display 3 a: a ceremonious opening of a formal ball consisting of a grand march of all the guests b: a figure in a square dance in which couples move counterclockwise in a circle