1
: a formal dance given by a high school or college class
2
British
: promenade sense 2
Examples of prom in a Sentence
Noun
Are you going to the prom?
he resolved to ask her to the school prom at the first opportunity
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Cruz was not the only one who was excited to have prom at such an iconic location.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The star recently teamed up with Alice's Kids, a charity that provides financial assistance to children in need, to announce a free prom for hundreds of California students.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 16 June 2025
He’s teamed up with everyone from Nancy Sinatra to Chilly Gonzalez, even playing the Hogwarts prom in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
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The watch is in effect from 4-11 p.m. 2:15 p.m.: JCPS cancels after-school activities, proms still on
Jefferson County Public Schools has cancelled after-school activities for May 16 due to the risk for severe weather, district officials announced on social media.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Cruz was not the only one who was excited to have prom at such an iconic location.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The star recently teamed up with Alice's Kids, a charity that provides financial assistance to children in need, to announce a free prom for hundreds of California students.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 16 June 2025
He’s teamed up with everyone from Nancy Sinatra to Chilly Gonzalez, even playing the Hogwarts prom in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prom
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prom. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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