Synonyms of prom

prom

noun

ˈpräm 

as in dance

a social gathering for dancing

he resolved to ask her to the school prom at the first opportunity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dance
• festival
• celebration
• ball
• formal
• party
• event
• festivity
• cotillion
• hop
• gala
• reception
• masquerade
• blowout
• fete
• soiree
• mixer
• masque
• shindig
• square dance
• hoedown

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prom

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