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promenade

promenade

1 7.7
A formal walk by dance partners around the room in a circle
  • noun
  • /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : procesión
  • Pick your partner and a-promenade back.

Examples

  • Promenade two by two

    Beyond the Forest (1949)

  • This parade was followed by a promenade of elderly, elegantly dressed couples, some with matching canes.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Promenade eight Now round the old track Till you come straight

    Beyond the Forest (1949)

  • Take your partner and a-promenade back.

    The Big Trail (1930)

  • We learn do-si-do, allemande, and promenade.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • "Now promenade around the floor," the singer instructed.

  • Partners form lines in facing rows for their allemande lefts and rights, swings, and promenades.

  • We learn do-si-do, allemande, and promenade.

Synonyms

march
vspromenade
69 1.8

A steady walk by a group often during a protest or parade

is a formal circular dance movement rather than simple measured walking
procession
vspromenade
54 4.1

A line of people or vehicles moving slowly in a ceremony

is a formal circular dance movement often done at a ball

Compounds

promenade deck
1 5.9

A deck on a ship where people walk for pleasure, usually on an upper level

How Formal

procession
54 4.1
promenade
  • Specialized
1 7.7
parade
427 2.2
march
69 1.8

Surface Forms

promenade singular
promenades plural

Etymology

Promenade comes from the French verb promener, 'to walk', and in dance it means a formal walk or march with partners. So a promenade in dancing is the simple, ordered movement or procession people make together.