Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Promenade \Prom`e*nade"\, n. [F. (with a foreign suffix), from
   promener to lead, take for a walk, se promener to walk, from
   L. prominare to drive forward or along; pro forward + minare
   to drive animals. See {Amenable}, {Menace}.]
   1. A walk for pleasure, display, or exercise. --Burke.

   2. A place for walking; a public walk. --Bp. Montagu.

Promenade \Prom`e*nade"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Promenaded}; p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Promenading}.]
   To walk for pleasure, display, or exercise.

Source : WordNet®

promenade
     n 1: a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the
          academic year [syn: {prom}]
     2: a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk [syn: {mall}]
     3: a square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a
        circle
     4: a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance
     5: a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) [syn: {amble},
         {ramble}, {saunter}, {stroll}, {perambulation}]
     v 1: march in a procession; "the veterans paraded down the
          street" [syn: {parade}, {troop}]
     2: take a leisurely walk; "The ladies promenaded along the
        beach"