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
  • The show focuses on teaching kids how to process and cope with big emotions, as well as language and social skills, through music and dance.
    — Parents, Parents, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But by 1993, as prominent radio stations transitioned from dance-pop to hip-hop and R&B, the freestyle movement fizzled out.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of dance
Noun
  • Public pressure for access was fostered by Orange Audubon that co-sponsored the Birdapalooza festival that introduced the North Shore.
    — Deborah Green, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Maniatty finds hope in a growing group of independent festivals that are approaching accessibility as a core value.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of festival
Noun
  • Sunday jazz brunches are something of a local institution, drawing Nairobi families for celebrations—the sign of a great city hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Four months later, Peter reaches out to an estranged Wendy with an invitation to his annual Scary New Year celebration at his parents’ remote cabin.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of celebration

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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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