phenom

noun

phe·​nom ˈfē-ˌnäm  fi-ˈnäm 

: phenomenon

especially : a person of phenomenal ability or promise

Examples of phenom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He's been everything he was supposed to be as a high school phenom out of Las Vegas. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

The 17-year-old phenom was leading the 800 meters with the finish line just around the corner. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

Within a minute, Vinícius threaded the ball right to Endrick as part of a counterattack, but the teen phenom sent his shot wide. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Afro-house phenom AMÉMÉ then took to the decks delivering his signature native sound. — Danny Klein, SPIN, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for phenom

• denim
• plenum
• venom
• imipenem