Definition of PROM

prom

Plural: proms

Noun

  • A formal dance, especially one held at the end of high school.
  • a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
  • A promenade concert.
  • A promenade.
  • A formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions; e.g., near the end of the academic year.

Examples

  • Getting a bingo was like going to prom, a moment of high school glory.
  • The greatest moment in my life was the junior/senior prom that we had back in April 2009.
  • Would you like to be my prom date?

Origin / Etymology

Clipping of promenade.

Synonyms

promenade

Scrabble Score: 8

prom: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
prom: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prom: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

prom: valid Words With Friends Word