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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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
For Harmon, one of the bright spots was getting to plan her prom as class president—a moment where her classmates were able to come together and enjoy themselves.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
Azevedo would make his Olympic debut as a player in the 2000 Sydney Games, just months removed from his senior prom.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Steve Carell told students their prom expenses were paid after wildfires.
—Taylor Wilson, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Noun
After celebrating his prom only hours before, Aschkenasy entered the race working off pure adrenaline.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
For Harmon, one of the bright spots was getting to plan her prom as class president—a moment where her classmates were able to come together and enjoy themselves.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
Azevedo would make his Olympic debut as a player in the 2000 Sydney Games, just months removed from his senior prom.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Steve Carell told students their prom expenses were paid after wildfires.
—Taylor Wilson, USA Today, 2 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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