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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

SCHOOL DANCEB1

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?

Common phrases: prom night, prom dress, prom date, go to prom

CLASSICAL CONCERTC2

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.

Similar words: promenade concert

Common phrases: a summer prom, attend a prom, prom concert

SEAFRONT WALKC1

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.

Similar words: promenade

Common phrases: along the prom, on the prom, seaside prom

verb

ATTEND SCHOOL DANCEC2

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?

How to use it: prom with someone (She decided to prom with her best friend.)

Common phrases: prom with someone, prom together

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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