prom

n. a formal dance or party held for high school students at the end of the school year.

n. a formal ball or gala held for students at a high school or college, typically occurring near the end of the final academic year.

“She spent weeks looking for the perfect dress to wear to her senior prom.”

“The student committee spent months fundraising to ensure the senior prom could be held at a prestigious hotel downtown.”

American English

n. a short word for a promenade, which is a paved path for walking along the sea.

n. a clipping of 'promenade', referring to a paved public walk, typically one along a seafront.

“We took a lovely evening stroll along the prom to watch the sunset.”

“Despite the chilly coastal wind, the town's prom was crowded with tourists enjoying the traditional seaside atmosphere.”

British English

n. a type of classical music concert where some of the audience stands instead of sitting.

n. a clipping of 'promenade concert', specifically referring to the series of orchestral concerts held annually in London.

“They managed to get cheap tickets for the last night of the Proms.”

“Attending the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall remains a highlight of the summer season for many classical music enthusiasts.”

British English

v. to attend a school prom dance.

v. to attend a formal school dance; used as an informal intransitive verb.

“Are you planning on promming with your boyfriend this year?”

“The group of friends decided they would rather go promming together as a group than look for individual dates.”

Informal · American English