Castle walk

noun

1. a ballroom dance of the pre–World War I era, consisting of a sedate step to each beat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Castle walk¹

Named after Vernon and Irene Castle

Example Sentences

He will fly to County Louth, on Ireland’s east coast, on Wednesday to visit a cemetery, tour a castle, walk around downtown Dundalk and attend a community gathering.

From Washington Times

After this ride, which is called the Forbidden Journey, you exit Hogwarts castle, walk past Hagrid's hut with Buckbeak sitting amidst some pumpkins and enter the town of Hogsmead.

From The Guardian

As Arthur and Foker were pacing the Castle walk, one day, they came upon Emily on her father's arm.

From Project Gutenberg

He kicks a mean one-step, dances the Castle Walk.

From Time Magazine Archive

By 1912, their dancing and their songs�the Castle Walk and the Maxixe �were sentimental favorites in the U.S. and Europe.

From Time Magazine Archive