prom

1 of 2

noun

ˈpräm 

1

: a formal dance given by a high school or college class see also promposal

2

British : promenade sense 2

prom

2 of 2

abbreviation

promontory

Synonyms of prom

Noun

• dance
• festival
• celebration

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

After an incident involving a helicopter landing for prom in a public park in south suburban Markham, city officials are taking new steps to gain control of the park district. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Trevizo attended prom and had planned to walk at her high school graduation while awaiting trial, but the school asked her not to attend. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

In addition to showing up everywhere, from festivals to parades and weddings to proms, the Wienermobile has also helped people, including Drew Barrymore, celebrate their birthdays over the decades with special stops made in their honor. — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

The two went to Grandview High School’s prom together, taking a photo in front of a helicopter. — Eric Adler july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for promenade entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for prom

• balm
• bom
• bomb
• calm
• dom
• halm
• hom
• malm
• mam
• mom
• palm
• pom

Kids Definition

prom

noun

ˈpräm

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

Etymology

Noun

a shortened form of promenade "a march by couples at the beginning of a formal ball"