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prom

Pronunciation: /pɹɑm/

The English word “prom” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A promenade concert.
  2. A promenade.
  3. A formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions; e.g., near the end of the academic year.

verb

  1. To attend a prom.

Etymology

Clipping of promenade.

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