prom
word
/ˈpɹɑm/
prahm
/pɹˈɒm/
prom
Definition
A prom is a formal dance or social event for high school students, usually held near the end of the school year. Students often dress up, go with a date or friends, and celebrate together.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in American English. In many other countries, there may be a similar school dance, but not exactly the same tradition. Common phrases include 'go to prom', 'prom dress', 'prom date', and 'prom night'.
Spanish: baile de graduación - fiesta de fin de cursoPortuguese (BR): baile de formatura - baile de fim de ano escolarPortuguese (PT): baile de finalistas - baile de fim de ano escolarChinese (Simplified): 毕业舞会Chinese (Traditional): 畢業舞會Hindi: स्कूल का औपचारिक विदाई नृत्य समारोहArabic: حفلة التخرّج الراقصةBengali: প্রম - বিদায়-বাংলা (স্কুল ড্যান্স)Russian: выпускной балJapanese: プロムVietnamese: dạ hội cuối năm - promKorean: 프롬 - 졸업 파티Turkish: balo gecesi - mezuniyet balosuUrdu: پروم - الوداعی رقصIndonesian: prom - pesta dansa kelulusan
Example Sentences
My brother is going to prom with his friends.
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They took many photos at prom.
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He asked me to prom, and I said yes.
natural
We almost missed prom night because the car broke down.
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She bought a blue dress for prom.
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I was so nervous before prom, but it ended up being really fun.
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