Synonyms of proms

proms

noun

plural of prom

as in dances

a social gathering for dancing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dances
• festivals
• celebrations
• festivities
• balls
• parties
• events
• formals
• cotillions
• hops
• receptions
• galas
• soirees
• masquerades
• blowouts
• fetes
• mixers
• masques
• shindigs
• square dances
• hoedowns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proms

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

Dunkin’ Prom, which funds alternative proms for teens who may have missed theirs for medical reasons and lastly, grants to customize hospital spaces to create joy. — Zuri Primos june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026

That philosophy extends across the property and informs its relationship with the local community, many of whom experienced the hotel through proms, weddings and milestone events over the decades. — Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

Year after year, high school proms become more over the top, from elaborate prom-posals to full-on photoshoots. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 12 May 2026

In a memo to the Board of Education last week, King outlined how a nonattendance day would have affected more than 200 schools, including events such AP testing, proms and senior nights. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Fast forward 16 years, and members are in hiding in a sanctuary city in the forests of Northern California while life goes on for everyone else in the form of proms and getting stoned. — Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026

The nearby Hilton Hotel held proms and homecomings, according to Collins. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026