1
: a formal dance given by a high school or college class see also promposal
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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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
That philosophy extends across the property and informs its relationship with the local community, many of whom experienced the hotel through proms, weddings and milestone events over the decades.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Determined not to miss one of the biggest milestones of her senior year, Brown still attended prom that night, arriving in a wheelchair.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Some of the senior activities Kaden hoped to participate in were lost for financial reasons, like going to the prom with his girlfriend.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Noun
As for Avant's senior prom next year, Svala says one school dance was more than enough for her.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
That philosophy extends across the property and informs its relationship with the local community, many of whom experienced the hotel through proms, weddings and milestone events over the decades.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Determined not to miss one of the biggest milestones of her senior year, Brown still attended prom that night, arriving in a wheelchair.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Some of the senior activities Kaden hoped to participate in were lost for financial reasons, like going to the prom with his girlfriend.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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 25 May. 2026.
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