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

Altogether, the homes trace the major chapters of James’s career, from teenage phenom to NBA veteran and businessman. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Sale’s praise for Misiorowski’s fastball came on a day when the Brewers phenom didn’t rely on it nearly as much as usual. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Written by Power and Daniel Sweren-Becker, Love Love follows a struggling tennis phenom who falls for a charismatic local ball boy at the US Open. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Miami settled for a 2-2 tie in a physical, fiery game that ended with Miami’s Yannick Bright and Philadelphia phenom, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, ejected with red cards in the 12th minute of stoppage time, just before the final whistle. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for phenom

• denim
• plenum
• venom
• imipenem