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

Mark Zuckerberg was still a hoodied Harvard-dropout tech phenom—not yet known for his Cuban-link chains and congressional testimonies—when Shur photographed him for Wired, at Facebook’s headquarters. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

The match featured La Roja's teen phenom Lamine Yamal and, of course, Argentina's legendary Lionel Messi. — Felecia Wellington Radel, USA Today, 20 July 2026

For Spain, a win would mark a meteoric rise for a young and thrilling squad and their 19-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal, who despite an injury to his quad earlier this spring, has flashed greatness throughout the tournament. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026

Incredibly, that baby was Lamine Yamal, now a 19-year-old soccer phenom for Barcelona who is starring for Spain in this World Cup. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for phenom

• denim
• plenum
• venom
• imipenem