prom

[prɒm]

prom Definition

a formal dance, especially one held by a high school or college at the end of an academic year.

Using prom: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm so excited for prom next week!

  • Example

    The prom committee is in charge of organizing the event.

  • Example

    She wore a beautiful dress to the prom.

prom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prom

Phrases with prom

  • the night on which a prom is held

    Example

    Prom night is always a memorable experience for high school students.

  • prom king/queen

    a male and female student who are elected by their peers to be the most popular and well-liked students at the prom

    Example

    He was crowned prom king at the end of the night.

  • promposal

    a proposal made by a student to ask someone to be their date for the prom, often in a creative or elaborate way

    Example

    He asked her to prom with a promposal that involved a scavenger hunt around the school.

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Summary: prom in Brief

A 'prom' [prɒm] is a formal dance held by high schools or colleges at the end of the academic year. It is a memorable experience for students, and often involves the election of a prom king and queen. Other aspects include 'prom night,' the night on which the prom is held, and 'promposals,' creative proposals made by students to ask someone to be their date.

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