phenom

[fee-nom, fi-nom]

noun

Slang.

1. a phenomenon, especially a young prodigy.

   a twelve-year-old tennis phenom.

phenom

/ fɪˈnɒm /

noun

1. informal,  a person or thing of outstanding abilities or qualities

Word History and Origins

Origin of phenom¹

By shortening

Word History and Origins

Origin of phenom¹

C20: from _phenom ( _enon )

Example Sentences

Another theory is that Euro phenoms arrive toughened up by playing against older men.

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They lost the most scintillating basketball phenom in a generation—and then they got better.

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It will be a collective effort led by returning guard Kennedy Smith, freshman phenom Jazzy Davidson and five transfers.

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While the Dodgers’ roster discussions remain fluid, Roberts sure made it sound on Friday night like embattled closer Tanner Scott and rookie phenom Roki Sasaki will be on the playoff roster.

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Sasaki, the rookie phenom who struggled in a starting role before going down with a shoulder injury at the start of the year, could be primed for a big league call-up.

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• capable 
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• qualified 
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• versed 

When To Use

What does phenom mean?

A phenom is a person with an extraordinary talent or ability. The word is especially used to refer to a relatively young person who is considered a prodigy.Phenom is a shortened version of the word phenomenon, which can be used to mean the same thing.The word phenom is often preceded by the particular field that the phenom excels in or the skill that they have, as in chess phenom or basketball phenom.Example: All eyes are on the gymnastics phenom as she makes her first international appearance.