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

Maryuri Chavez Carranza Elder Chavez Carranza believed his last year of high school would consist of preparations for his graduation, prom and planning for his future. — Rebecca Gelpi-Ufret, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

The music video, an homage to the prom night episode of Laguna Beach, opens with Morris, 36, and Cavallari getting ready for prom as Branch pulls up in a Mojito! — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

The area gets the most crowded after big events like homecoming and prom, Sheila Sarringar said. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

The prom picture caught the attention of Garner's followers, with one fan calling on the actress to reunite with her former date and recreate the pose. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 2 Sep. 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"