Promenade

promenade

noun pro-me-NAH-der Rare

Origin: from French promenade

Also means

esplanade

Usage Note

Promenade is feminine, stressed on the third syllable. It names a paved walkway for strolling, often along a shore as a Strandpromenade or Uferpromenade in spa towns.

Examples

"Abends spazieren viele Gäste auf der Promenade."

Natural Translation

In the evening many guests stroll along the promenade.

Literal Translation

Evenings stroll many guests on the promenade.

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