prom

noun

\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

abbreviation

Definition of prom (Entry 2 of 2)

promontory

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Synonyms for prom

Synonyms: Noun

ball, cotillion (also cotillon), dance, formal, hop

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

Larson, who will turn 26 years old this month but still seems like a kid on his way to his first prom, might be the best second-place racer of all time. — Mike Hembree, USA TODAY, "Hembree: Kyle Larson continues to prove he's a serious NASCAR title contender," 2 July 2018 The 18-year-old wanted to honor his great-grandmother Antone by taking her to his senior prom at the Seattle Art Museum in June. — Erika Schultz, The Seattle Times, "Seattle great-grandmother of 20 makes it to prom," 1 July 2018 In 2016, Rodriguez loaned her first Golden Globes dress to a fan, who wore it to her senior prom. — Rebecca Bratek, CBS News, "Gina Rodriguez uses Emmys campaign money to fund scholarship for undocumented student," 21 June 2018 Wint, who designed a green, satin gown for her prom, will attend the London College of Fashion. — Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, "Windsor Trio Sets Sights On Higher Ed, High Fashion," 19 June 2018 Westlake, to celebrate and dance the night away at their prom. — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com, "North Olmsted High School celebrates 2018 prom at La Centre (photos)," 13 May 2018 The photo was reportedly taken at a Baraboo High School prom by photography company Wheel Memories, which posted it on their website. — Suzannah Weiss, Teen Vogue, "Wisconsin High School Investigates Photo of Students Seemingly Doing Nazi Salute," 12 Nov. 2018 The versatility is the best part: whether her hair is pulled half-back, up in a pony, or down and flowing, her face-framing layers manage to skirt the look of prom-y tendrils. — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, "I'm Lowkey Stalking Dakota Johnson's Hair," 12 Oct. 2018 Wearing a gorgeous, custom Calvin Klein fuchsia gown that was definitely reminiscent of one of Kelly Kapowski's prom outfits, Rihanna looked totally stunning at Sephora inside JCPenney in Brooklyn. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Rihanna Just Celebrated Fenty Beauty’s First Birthday in a Show-Stopping Fuchsia Gown," 15 Sep. 2018

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