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 for

1. promontory.

prom

¹

/ prɒm /

noun

1. See promenade, promenade concert
   short for promenade promenade concert
2. See promenade
   informal.
   short for promenade

PROM

²

/ prɒm /

acronym for

1. programmable read only memory

Word History and Origins

Origin of prom¹

1890–95, Americanism; short for promenade

Origin of prom²

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

Example Sentences

His high school prom was around the corner, and he had been hanging out with a boy that he had a crush on.

From The Daily Beast

In order to go to prom, and see his friend, Fenner had to go to Friday night service at the Word of Faith Fellowship.

From The Daily Beast

I settle for a sweater and jacket and throw a tie in my briefcase just in case it turns out to be the prom.

From The Daily Beast

The two U.S. entities, along with the RDIF, last year acquired a majority interest in a leading Russian tire maker, Voltyre-Prom.

From 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.

From The Daily Beast

Next week a prom'nent Jap'nese statesman was discovered payin' a socyal visit to th' Ph'lippeens.

From Project Gutenberg

It's just as his frind, th' most prom'nent get-rich-quick-man iv his time, wanst said: 'Readin' makes a man full.'

From Project Gutenberg

A little gentle massage to rejooce th' most prom'nent prochooberances is all that is nicissry.

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A few years before their thoughts had been full of cotillions and girls and the junior prom.

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Prom′inence, Prom′inency, state or quality of being prominent: conspicuousness: distinction.

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