1
: a formal dance given by a high school or college class
2
British
: promenade sense 2
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Noun
Are you going to the prom?
he resolved to ask her to the school prom at the first opportunity
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Layla Ilchi, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
At some point, between sets, a prom king and queen were crowned.
—David Owen, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
The 7 Little Johnstons star is preparing for senior prom in an upcoming episode airing on Feb. 18, and PEOPLE has an exclusive clip of all the stylish fun the teen had while dress shopping with her mom Amber, her aunt and cousin.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Alice's Kids is donating $175,000 toward the prom costs, covering tickets for more than 800 students, according to The Associated Press.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Lars told a story of making a prom dress for a classmate in high school that ignited his passion for design.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
At some point, between sets, a prom king and queen were crowned.
—David Owen, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
The 7 Little Johnstons star is preparing for senior prom in an upcoming episode airing on Feb. 18, and PEOPLE has an exclusive clip of all the stylish fun the teen had while dress shopping with her mom Amber, her aunt and cousin.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Alice's Kids is donating $175,000 toward the prom costs, covering tickets for more than 800 students, according to The Associated Press.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prom. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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