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prom

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of prom

a social gathering for dancing
  • He resolved to ask her to the school prom at the first opportunity.
Synonyms of prom

ball, cotillion (also cotillon), dance, formal, hop
Words Related to prom

blowout, celebration, event, festival, festivity, fete (or fête), gala, masquerade, mixer, party, reception, shindig, soiree (or soirée)

hoedown, square dance

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