prom

noun

ˈpräm How to pronounce prom (audio)
Definition of promnext
as in dance
a social gathering for dancing he resolved to ask her to the school prom at the first opportunity

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Recent Examples of prom Of course, everything comes down to that famous prom scene, with Carrie being crowned queen before being doused with pig’s blood. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 Despite burning down prom in Prime Video‘s Carrie, the titular telekinetic teen still got to dance a little, thanks to Mike Flanagan‘s big finale needle drop. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 The goal is to show off how the high school gym has transformed into a high school prom, with all the stars and tinsel that implies. — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for prom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
  1. dance
  2. festival
  3. celebration
Noun
  • Vodun Days, an eight-day celebration of Benin’s indigenous spiritual traditions taking place January 2–9, 2027, will showcase ceremonies, music, and dance.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The defending state champs would love to quiet the talk of all the critics, who don’t believe the Rams belong in the dance with a losing record.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of dance
Noun
  • The city will soon be holding advisory meetings to develop the list of events and festivals that will occur in the next 12 months.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Indians kick off Diwali festivities The Associated Press Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of festival
Noun
  • That focus, at the intersection of celebration and food, has set the tone for bringing people together at tables across Chicago ever since.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Vodun Days, an eight-day celebration of Benin’s indigenous spiritual traditions taking place January 2–9, 2027, will showcase ceremonies, music, and dance.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of celebration

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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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