promenade
gb/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd/ us/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd/
B2
English
séta, korzózás, sétány, korzó, sétál, korzózik, promenád, promenádhelyzet
NOUN
C1
1
Usage pattern:
a promenade (along/down) [place]
After dinner, they went for a promenade along the waterfront.
Vacsora után sétáltak egyet a vízparton.
The park is perfect for a quiet morning promenade.
A park tökéletes egy csendes reggeli sétához.
He enjoyed a slow promenade through the city center, watching the crowds.
Learner examples
We took a promenade by the sea.
Sétáltunk egyet a tengerparton.
She went for a promenade after lunch.
Ebéd után elment sétálni.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse with the verb form: as a noun it means the walk itself; as a verb it means to take the walk.
Meaning
a leisurely public walk
Collocations
take a promenade
|go for a promenade
|an evening promenade
|a leisurely promenade
|a romantic promenade
|a sunset promenade
|a promenade along the river
|a promenade on the beach
Synonyms
stroll (More common and less formal.)
|
walk (More general; not necessarily slow or for pleasure.)
|
saunter (Suggests an even slower, relaxed pace.)
Antonyms
rush (Moving quickly rather than leisurely.)
|
hurry (Walking fast because of time pressure.)
Themes
daily_life
|leisure
|travel
Definition
A slow walk for pleasure, often in public.
A slow, relaxed walk taken for pleasure, especially in a public place where other people can see you.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the promenade (at/by/along) [place]
We rented bikes and rode along the promenade by the beach.
Kerékpárt béreltünk, és végigtekertünk a strand melletti sétányon.
Street performers gathered on the promenade near the pier.
Utcai előadók gyűltek össze a móló közelében lévő sétányon.
The hotel is just across the road from the promenade.
Learner examples
There are many cafes on the promenade.
Sok kávézó van a sétányon.
We walked along the promenade.
Végigsétáltunk a sétányon.
Common mistake:
In many contexts it refers to a specific seafront walkway (often 'the promenade'), not the act of walking.
Meaning
a walkway for strolling
Collocations
seafront promenade
|beachfront promenade
|waterfront promenade
|a long promenade
|a tree-lined promenade
|walk along the promenade
|shops along the promenade
|cafes on the promenade
|the main promenade
Synonyms
esplanade (Often a formal term for a seafront walkway.)
|
boardwalk (Often wooden and strongly associated with beaches (especially in North America).)
Themes
places
|travel
|city_life
Definition
A wide path for walking, often by the sea.
A wide path, especially beside the sea, a river, or a park, designed for people to walk along.
VERB
C1
3
Usage pattern:
promenade (along/down/through) [place]
They promenaded along the river after the show.
Az előadás után a folyóparton sétáltak.
Tourists were promenading through the old town, taking photos.
A turisták az óvárosban sétálgattak, és fényképeket készítettek.
She promenaded past the outdoor tables as if she owned the place.
Learner examples
We promenaded along the beach.
A part mentén sétáltunk.
He promenaded through the park.
A parkban sétált.
Common mistake:
This verb is less common than 'stroll' in everyday English; it can sound slightly formal or old-fashioned in casual speech.
Meaning
walk leisurely to be seen
Collocations
promenade along the shore
|promenade through the gardens
|promenade down the street
|promenade in the park
|promenade together
Synonyms
stroll (More common and natural in everyday conversation.)
|
saunter (Suggests an unhurried, relaxed way of walking.)
Antonyms
hurry (Moving quickly rather than leisurely.)
|
dash (Running or moving suddenly and fast.)
Themes
daily_life
|leisure
|social_life
Definition
To walk slowly for pleasure, often in public.
To walk slowly and in a relaxed way, often in a public place and sometimes in order to be noticed.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
promenád
C2
Usage pattern:
in promenade; into promenade
From closed position, they moved smoothly into promenade.
Zárt tartásból simán átmentek promenádba.
The instructor corrected their posture in promenade position.
Az oktató kijavította a testtartásukat promenádhelyzetben.
The routine includes a quick promenade before the turn.
Common mistake:
This is a dance-specific meaning; outside dance contexts, 'promenade' usually relates to walking.
Meaning
dance movement in promenade position
Collocations
promenade position
|a promenade step
|into promenade
|from promenade
|hold promenade
|promenade run
Antonyms
closed position (A more face-to-face ballroom hold, as opposed to traveling side-by-side.)
Themes
dance
|sports
Definition
A dance position where partners move forward together.
In ballroom or similar partner dancing, a movement or position in which the partners turn slightly in the same direction and travel forward together.
Grammar
Dictionary form
promenade
IPA
GB/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd/
US/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd/
Syllables & stress
prom - en - ade (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ade)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: promenade
- Plural: promenades
Verb
- Base: promenade
- 3rd Person Singular: promenades
- Present Participle: promenading
- Past: promenaded
Word family
Forms
promenades
noun
promenading
verb
promenaded
verb
Related words
prom
noun B1
Expressions
promenade concert
1/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd kˈɑnsɚt/
fixed phrase
concert with standing area
A concert where some people stand instead of sitting.
Examples
- They bought cheap standing tickets for a promenade concert.
- The Royal Albert Hall is famous for its summer promenade concerts.
promenade deck
1/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd dˈɛk/
fixed phrase
open deck for walking
A ship’s deck where people walk and relax.
Examples
- We spent the afternoon reading on the promenade deck.
- After dinner, passengers wandered the promenade deck to enjoy the sea air.
Learner examples
- They walked on the promenade deck.
promenade position
1/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
partner-dance traveling position
A dance position where partners move forward together.
Examples
- Keep your frame steady in promenade position.
- They transition into promenade position before the next figure.
promenade your partner
1/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd jˈʊɹ pˈɑɹtnɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
walk dance partner around
In square dancing, walk around with your partner.
Examples
- At the caller’s signal, they promenaded their partners around the ring.
- The next call was: 'Promenade your partner home.'