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

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

Reynolds distilled the script down to feature length, keeping the iconic tropes of the genre like the prom, the school play, finals, and graduation all intact. — Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 17 June 2026

Imagine having the guts to wear separates to your prom! — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026

Meanwhile, Liam’s prom date Silvana matched him by crowning her black pixie cut with a hot pink accent on the top of her head. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 June 2026