prom

1 of 2

noun

ˈpräm 

1

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

2

British : promenade sense 2

prom

2 of 2

abbreviation

promontory

Synonyms

Noun

• ball
• cotillion
• 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

McCormack soon falls in love with the minister’s daughter, Ariel, and the two fight back against the ban, aiming to hold a senior prom at their high school. —Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024

Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos on her 'very awkward' night 1 moment One more question about prom: Please tell us EVERYTHING about this photo of you and stage manager extraordinaire Big Paulie. —Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024

For a few years, the Egyptian Combo worked a regular circuit of state fairs, teen dances, proms, Elks Clubs, and VFW halls. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2024

The 'Golden Bachelorette' prom features Taylor Dayne. —Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for promenade entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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"