Definition of "esplanade" in английский

noun

1. A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.

2. The glacis of the counterscarp, or the slope of the parapet of the covered way toward the country.

3. A grass plat; a lawn.

4. Any clear, level space used for public walks or drives; especially, a terrace by the seaside.

5. (Texas) Grassy strips between two divided highway lanes; a traffic island.