• 1 a paved public walk, especially one along a seafront.

• 2 a leisurely walk, ride, or drive, typically in a public place so as to meet or be seen by others.

• 3 (in country dancing) a movement resembling a march made by couples in formation.

• 4 N. Amer. dated term for prom (sense 3).

■ escort (someone) about a place, especially for display.