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

And while Nike landed Norwegian and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in 2023, the brand also lost Spain and Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal, who departed for Adidas a year later. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Teenage phenoms come to Sporting Park Up next for Sporting, two of the most exciting American prospects will come to Sporting Park with the Philadelphia Union. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

For one afternoon in early April, the baseball world turned its attention to PNC Park, where a 19-year-old phenom made his debut, with a sellout crowd in attendance and eyes around the league positioned on a new superstar talent. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

In One Last Shot, Joy Walker (Campbell) is a devoted, single mother who has spent her entire life taking care of everyone but herself, from her church, her community, and above all, her teenage basketball phenom son Chaz (Miller). — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for phenom

• denim
• plenum
• venom
• imipenem