prom
noun
a formal dance, especially one held by a high school or college class at the end of an academic year.
proms
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pluralof prom.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The result: proms with Bentleys, five-figure watches and event planners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The stores sell dresses for proms, special occasions and quinceañeras, a Latin American rite of passage celebrating a young girl’s 15th birthday and her transition to adulthood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Several generations have heard EWF at their proms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
The British Council estimates that about 85% of secondary schools have proms now in the UK.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
In Phoenix, they held proms in hotel ballrooms.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
