prom
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /prɑm/ · UK /prɒm/
prom means: A formal dance for high school or college students, often near the end of the school year.
noun
A formal dance for high school or college students, often near the end of the school year.
- Our prom is on Friday.
- She bought a blue dress for the prom.
- Who are you taking to prom this year?
A classical music concert, traditionally with standing space as well as seats for the audience.
- We attended a prom last night.
- The orchestra played two symphonies at the prom.
- Tickets for the final prom sold out quickly.
A wide path beside the sea where people walk for pleasure.
- We walked along the prom.
- The café on the prom serves ice cream.
- Families filled the prom on Sunday afternoon.
verb
To attend a formal dance held for school or college students.
- We plan to prom together.
- They promed with friends from their class.
- Are you going to prom with us this year?
Questions about prom
What does prom mean?
A formal dance for high school or college students, often near the end of the school year.
What is prom in other languages?
Türkçe: mezuniyet balosu · Español: baile de graduación · Français: bal de fin d’année · Deutsch: Abschlussball · Italiano: ballo di fine anno · 日本語: プロム
How do you pronounce prom?
In American English /prɑm/; in British English /prɒm/.
How do you use prom in a sentence?
Our prom is on Friday. She bought a blue dress for the prom.
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