prom
a formal dance, especially one held by a high school or college class at the end of an academic year.
Origin of prom
1Words Nearby prom
Other definitions for PROM (2 of 3)
a memory chip whose contents can be programmed by a user or manufacturer for a specific purpose.
Origin of PROM
2- Compare EPROM.
Other definitions for prom. (3 of 3)
promontory.
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How to use prom in a sentence
His high school prom was around the corner, and he had been hanging out with a boy that he had a crush on.
In order to go to prom, and see his friend, Fenner had to go to Friday night service at the Word of Faith Fellowship.
I settle for a sweater and jacket and throw a tie in my briefcase just in case it turns out to be the prom.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe two U.S. entities, along with the RDIF, last year acquired a majority interest in a leading Russian tire maker, Voltyre-prom.
Exclusive: Did This Manhattan Firm Help Shield a Russian Fund From Sanctions? | Bill Conroy | November 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“My prom date got ahold of my number and called me recently and congratulated me on everything that's going on,” says Trainor.
‘All About That Bass’ Singer Meghan Trainor On Haters and Her Polarizing (and Unlikely) No. 1 Hit | Marlow Stern | October 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Next week a prom'nent Jap'nese statesman was discovered payin' a socyal visit to th' Ph'lippeens.
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley DunneIt's just as his frind, th' most prom'nent get-rich-quick-man iv his time, wanst said: 'Readin' makes a man full.'
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley DunneA little gentle massage to rejooce th' most prom'nent prochooberances is all that is nicissry.
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley DunneA few years before their thoughts had been full of cotillions and girls and the junior prom.
The Pirate of Panama | William MacLeod Raineprom′inence, prom′inency, state or quality of being prominent: conspicuousness: distinction.
British Dictionary definitions for prom (1 of 2)
/ (prɒm) /
British short for promenade (def. 1), promenade concert
US and Canadian informal short for promenade (def. 3)
British Dictionary definitions for PROM (2 of 2)
/ (prɒm) /
programmable read only memory
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