prom

noun

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\ ˈpräm

Definition of prom

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a formal dance given by a high school or college class

2 British : promenade sense 2

prom

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Definition of prom (Entry 2 of 2)

promontory

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Synonyms: Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Shortly after prom, Adams had one more outpatient chemo session. — Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News, 29 May 2021 On the anniversary in 1936, the Tribune wrote nothing about the massacre and instead recalled society events from 15 years earlier such as a luncheon and a senior prom. — Washington Post, 28 May 2021 In suburban Detroit, students in the Southfield district who show proof of vaccination will get a free ticket to the senior prom, a perk worth $80. — Karen Kaplan Science And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2021 In suburban Detroit, students in the Southfield district who show proof of vaccination will get a free ticket to the senior prom worth $80. — Julie Watson, Star Tribune, 25 May 2021 In suburban Detroit, students in the Southfield district who show proof of vaccination will get a free ticket to the senior prom worth $80. — Arkansas Online, 25 May 2021 According to calendars on each school’s website, senior prom will be held in person. — Anna Caplan, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2021 Brookfield Central will hold two proms — a junior and a senior prom — on May 8 at the school. — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2021 Southfield will host its prom on June 14, as part of its 2021 graduation events. — Kyle Davidson, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2021

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