I. ˌprä-mə-ˈnād, -ˈnäd verb
( -nad·ed ; -nad·ing )
Etymology: promenade (II)
Date: 1588
intransitive verb
1. : to take or go on a promenade
2. : to perform a promenade in a dance
transitive verb
: to walk about in or on
• prom·e·nad·er noun
II. noun
Etymology: French, from promener to take for a walk, from Middle French, alteration of Old French pourmener, from pour- completely (from Latin pro- ) + mener to lead — more at pro- , amenable
Date: 1648
1. : a place for strolling
2. : a leisurely walk or ride especially 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