Prom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɑm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prom is a noun meaning (British) A promenade concert.
Meaning
(British) A promenade concert.
More Meanings
- (British, abbreviation) A promenade.
- (US) A formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions; e.g., near the end of the academic year.
- (intransitive, informal) To attend a prom.
Example Sentences
Would you like to be my prom date?
Brody (Damian Lewis): Will you go to the prom with me? / Carrie: Do I get a corsage?
The greatest moment in my life was the junior/senior prom that we had back in April 2009.
> > my prom is in about 3 weeks, which isn't much in prom time. […] but his boss treats him like shit, which really makes the money not worth it. regardless of promming or not promming, tom should really start looking for another job.
Word Forms
- proms
- promming
- prommed
Synonyms for prom
Depending on context, synonyms include promenade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include promenade, ballroom, dance, cotillion, dancing, celebration.
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