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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Jordan Greene, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
People wrote of celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and prom nights there.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Joseph Abboud also has a robust rental program targeted to proms and weddings.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Some of her favorites include arriving at school dances and proms in a police car, with her dates sitting in the backseat.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
People wrote of celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and prom nights there.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Joseph Abboud also has a robust rental program targeted to proms and weddings.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prom. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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