prom

¹

[prom]

noun

1. a formal dance, especially one held by a high school or college class at the end of an academic year.

PROM

²

[prom]

noun

Computers.

1. a memory chip whose contents can be programmed by a user or manufacturer for a specific purpose.

prom.

³

abbreviation

1. promontory.

prom

¹

/ prɒm /

noun

1. short for promenade promenade concert

2. informal,  short for promenade

PROM

²

/ prɒm /

acronym

1. programmable read only memory

Word History and Origins

Origin of prom¹

1890–95, short for promenade

Origin of prom²

p(rogrammable) r(ead)-o(nly) m(emory)

Example Sentences

“The smallest vest and Chucks. That was her uniform of that year. And mine was that I just always looked like I was late for the cowboy-themed junior prom.”

From Los Angeles Times

She added parents faced "absolutely huge" financial pressures, and did not want to have "the only child that isn't going to prom, or hasn't got the fancy dress outfit, or the new football boots."

From BBC

The facilities also played host to local fundraisers, municipal government meetings, Altadena Rotary Club gatherings, high school proms and church events, among other things.

From Los Angeles Times

Her next move is to offer prom clothes and costumes for World Book Day, but storage space has become an issue, so she has asked local businesses if they have room they can give up.

From BBC

It’s the site of generations of prom photos and engagement pictures, gatherings for weddings and people coming together as a community.

From Los Angeles Times

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