First Known Use: 1894
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1prom
noun \ˈpräm\
: a formal dance for high school students usually at the end of the school year
Full Definition of PROM
1
: a formal dance given by a high school or college class
2
British : promenade 2
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Origin of PROM
short for promenade
2prom
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Definition of PROM
PROM Defined for Kids
prom
noun \ˈpräm\
Definition of PROM for Kids
: a usually formal dance given by a high school or college class
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