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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Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The prom was a reunion of sorts for ASPIRA seniors — a chance to celebrate and reflect.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Nearly two years later, Brunson posted pictures of the two attending their senior prom together in May 2015.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Noun
The prom theme was a combination of the 1980s and under-the-sea, which led to a variety of colorful outfits.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The prom was a reunion of sorts for ASPIRA seniors — a chance to celebrate and reflect.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Nearly two years later, Brunson posted pictures of the two attending their senior prom together in May 2015.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prom. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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