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esplanade Definition

es·pla·nade (es′plə nād, -näd)

noun

a level, open space of ground; esp., a public walk or roadway, often along a shore

Etymology: Fr < It spianata < spianare, to level < L explanare, to level: see explain

esplanade Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • overlook: The Hotel faces due South, overlooking the Esplanade, with a commanding view of the scenic Cardigan Bay coastline.

Preposition: in

  • front: This walk starts on the Esplanade in front of the castle.

Adjective modifier

  • wide: The city welcomes visitors with wide esplanades paved in russet marble, which stroll to courtly squares graced with artistic buildings.
  • elegant: Enjoying superb locations on Ventnor's elegant Esplanade are two outstanding hostelries and a wonderful traditional chandler's shop.
  • Victorian: Lynton, set on the cliffs above, can be reached by water-operated cliff railroad from the Victorian esplanade.
  • long: Teignmouth is our next stop with its two mile long esplanade.
  • palm-lined: Its palm-lined esplanade culminates in a 16th century castle jutting from the harbor making this a pretty holiday resort.
  • eastern: The room would be about the center of the eastern esplanade.

Noun used with modifier

  • castle: The aerial walkway leads to the top of the seating area for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the castle esplanade.
  • seafront: Its fine seafront esplanade and extensive sands are perfect for a stroll or a picnic after a browse around Broughty's wonderful small shops.

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