Esplanade

n.	1.	(Fort.) A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.
	2.	(Hort.) A grass plat; a lawn.
	3.	Any clear, level space used for public walks or drives; esp., a terrace by the seaside.

Noun

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esplanade - a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore

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