Definition of prom
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: a formal dance given by a high school or college class
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Examples of prom in a Sentence
Are you going to the prom?
he resolved to ask her to the school prom at the first opportunity
Recent Examples of prom from the Web
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Watch her evade their questions above, with the prom discussion starting around the 4-minute mark.
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In 2015, there were 44 simultaneous prom events for 7,000 people with special needs.
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Reynolds High School students packed the Smith Center Ballroom at Portland State University to celebrate prom Saturday night.
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Proposals and weddings are commonplace at this hotel, as are prom parties and other major life events.
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The dithering middle-age killjoys follow the girls, and their dates, from prom to lakeside after-party to hotel bash.
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The Games are planned to take place during prom season as a reminder for teens to be safe.
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Put a wing on it A few years ago, KFC swooped in just in time for prom season with their chicken corsage.
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Your own prom dress makeover might just get you a few retweets.
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Origin and Etymology of prom
PROM Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of prom for English Language Learners
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: a formal dance for high school students usually at the end of the school year
PROM Defined for Kids
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Definition of prom for Students
: a usually formal dance given by a high school or college class
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