— promenader , n.
/prom'euh nayd", -nahd"/ , n. , v. , promenaded, promenading .
n.
1. a stroll or walk, esp. in a public place, as for pleasure or display.
2. an area used for such walking.
3. a march of guests into a ballroom constituting the opening of a formal ball.
4. a march of dancers in square dancing.
5. a formal dance; prom.
v.i.
6. to go for or take part in a promenade.
7. to execute a promenade in square dancing.
v.t.
8. to take a promenade through or about.
9. to conduct or display in or as if in a promenade; parade: They promenaded their prisoner before the townspeople.
[ 1560-70; promener to lead out, take for a walk or airing prominare to drive (beasts) forward ( pro- PRO- 1 + minare to drive); see -ADE 1 ]