- promenade
- 1567, "leisurely walk," from M.Fr. promenade, from se promener "go for a walk," from L.L. promenare "to drive (animals) onward," from pro- "forth" + minare "to drive (animals) with shouts," from minari "to threaten" (see menace). Meaning "place for walking" is 1648; specifically "walkway by the sea" late 18c.; "dance given by a school" 1887. Verb meaning "to make a promenade" is from 1588.