prom
pronunciation
How to pronounce prom in British English:
UK [prɒm]
How to pronounce prom in American English:
US [prɑːm]
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- Noun:
- a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
Word Origin
- prom (n.)
- "student formal dance in celebration of graduation," 1894, American English shortened form of promenade (n.). Prom dress attested from 1975.
Example
- 1. Mitt romney and ann on prom night .
- 2. You and your prom date both having weapons .
- 3. So she is not the prom queen ?
- 4. It 's probably not the first place you 'd think to wear your prom dress .
- 5. I should friend that guy on facebook , what 's his name , who took me to the junior prom .