PROMENADES Meaning and
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Promenades, noun: (pl.) (pro·me·nades | prɒməˈneɪdz)
1. Public walkways or pathways designed for leisurely strolling, usually located in parks, gardens, or along waterfronts. Promenades often feature paved surfaces, benches, and recreational amenities, providing an inviting environment for people to walk, relax, and enjoy outdoor activities.
2. Social events or formal gatherings, originating from the French word "promenade" meaning walk. Promenades commonly refer to public events where attendees parade or stroll in a designated area, displaying their fashionable attire to a crowd or participating in public celebrations, parades, or festivals. These events often foster a festive, celebratory atmosphere and provide an opportunity for community interaction.
3. Verbally or metaphorically describing an easy, confident, and self-assured walk or movement. When used as a verb, the term "promenades" implies a slow, deliberate pace, often with an air of elegance or grandeur. It signifies a graceful motion, as if one is consciously exhibiting an admirable or dignified demeanor while making a noticeable entrance or progressing through a space with purposeful poise.
Overall, whether referring to physical walkways, collective events, or individual movement, the term "promenades" encompasses the notions of leisure, sociability, and style, and is associated with public environments facilitating recreational activities and social engagements.
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Etymology of PROMENADES
The word "promenade" has its origins in the French language. It derives from the verb "se promener", which means "to take a walk" or "to stroll". The noun form, "promenade", refers to the act of walking or strolling, often in a leisurely or social manner. The term became popular in English during the 18th century, primarily as a reference to a public place for walking or an area designated for walking and socializing, such as a boulevard or a park.
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