1. a public place for walking, especially a paved walkway along a waterfront
2. a leisurely walk, especially one taken in a public place for pleasure or display
3. a formal dance or the march of dancers at the beginning of a formal dance

1. to take a leisurely walk, especially in a public place

Examples

• The seaside promenade was crowded with tourists enjoying the ocean view.
• We took an evening promenade through the park.
• The couples lined up for the promenade at the formal dance.
• She promenaded along the boulevard in her finest dress.
• The wooden promenade stretched for miles along the beach.
• They promenaded through the town square every Sunday after church.
• The grand promenade opened the charity ball.