prom

1 of 2

noun

1
: a formal dance given by a high school or college class
2
British : promenade sense 2

prom

2 of 2

abbreviation

Examples of prom in a Sentence

Noun Are you going to the prom? he resolved to ask her to the school prom at the first opportunity
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Noun
Joseph Abboud also has a robust rental program targeted to proms and weddings. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 As prom season approaches, many Connecticut students are seeking the perfect dress to wear on their special night. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025 Prom Night Put a fun spin on the classic black-tie party by hosting your own prom. Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prom

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for promenade entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of prom was in 1879

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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prom. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

prom

noun
ˈpräm
: a formal dance given by a high school or college class
Etymology

Noun

a shortened form of promenade "a march by couples at the beginning of a formal ball"

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