Prom

Pronunciation: /prɑm/

Definitions of prom

noun a formal dance, especially one held for a high school or college class at the end of the academic year

Example Sentences

A1 I am excited for my first prom next week.

A2 She bought a beautiful dress for the prom.

B1 The prom committee is organizing a fundraiser to cover expenses.

B2 The theme for this year's prom is 'Enchanted Garden'.

C1 The prom king and queen will be announced at the end of the night.

C2 Attending the senior prom was a highlight of my high school experience.

Examples of prom in a Sentence

formal The prom is a formal event held at the end of the school year.

informal Are you going to the prom with anyone special?

slang I heard the prom is gonna be lit this year!

figurative Attending the prom symbolizes the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter.

Grammatical Forms of prom

• past tense: promoted
• plural: proms
• comparative: more prom
• superlative: most prom
• present tense: promotes
• future tense: will promote
• perfect tense: has promoted
• continuous tense: is promoting
• singular: prom
• positive degree: prom
• infinitive: to promote
• gerund: promoting
• participle: promoted

Origin and Evolution of prom

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'prom' originates from the abbreviation of the word 'promenade', which refers to a leisurely walk or a formal dance event.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a formal dance event, the word 'prom' has evolved to become a common term for a high school dance event in the United States, typically held at the end of the academic year.