Meaning & use

Promenading

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Walking or strolling in a leisurely way, especially in a public place, for pleasure or to be seen.

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Couples were promenading along the boardwalk as the sun set.

Tourists spent the evening promenading through the old town square.

A note on using this word

From French 'promener,' meaning to take for a walk; often evokes an old-fashioned, leisurely social outing.

Words with a similar meaning

strollingsauntering

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