prom
IN THE UNITED STATES, SEMI-FORMAL DANCE OR GATHERING OF STUDENTS AT THE END OF THE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC YEAR
Vanhojentanssit; Wanhat; Junior prom; Prom queen; School formal; Prom dresses; Senior prom; School Formal; Prom king; Prom King; Prom Queen; School prom; School Prom; High school prom; Matric party; Matric dance; Jr Prom; Wanhojen tanssit; Promenade (school); World Proms; Promposal; Valedictory dinner; Vanhojen tanssit; High school pro; Formal (dance)
(proms)
Note: The spelling 'Prom' is usually used for meaning 3.
1.
A prom is a formal dance at a school or college which is usually held at the end of the academic year. (AM)
I didn't want to go to the prom with Craig.
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2.
The prom is the road by the sea where people go for a walk. (BRIT)
= promenade
N-SING: usu the N
3.
The Proms are a series of concerts of mainly classical music that are held each year in London and some other cities. There is usually an area at these concerts where people stand, as well as seats. (mainly BRIT)
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