1
: a formal dance given by a high school or college class
2
British
: promenade sense 2
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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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
When Laura’s ex-boyfriend Bobby (Dana Ashbrook), who’s now a cop, sees Laura’s prom picture for the first time in years, he’s immediately moved to tears—a flash of that distinctly Lynchian soaring sentimentality, the kind that can feel unnerving to watch.
—K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
It was decided that the prom would take place at Valley Ballroom on Saturday, April 19th.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
There, his biggest concern was preparing for a dance or the senior prom.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Betty Moe recalled her Oak Lawn High School prom in 1961 at Willowbrook.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
When Laura’s ex-boyfriend Bobby (Dana Ashbrook), who’s now a cop, sees Laura’s prom picture for the first time in years, he’s immediately moved to tears—a flash of that distinctly Lynchian soaring sentimentality, the kind that can feel unnerving to watch.
—K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
It was decided that the prom would take place at Valley Ballroom on Saturday, April 19th.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
There, his biggest concern was preparing for a dance or the senior prom.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prom. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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