prom in English: A formal dance for older school students, especially in America at the end of the school year. (noun)

Translation

A formal dance for older school students, especially in America at the end of the school year.

Word origin

Short for promenade, from French promener, to take for a walk - a promenade was a slow formal walk that opened a dance.

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People wear their best clothes to a prom.

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To ask someone to the prom means to invite them as your partner.

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In Britain, many schools now hold a prom at the end of the year too.

dance

To move your body in time with music.

party

A time when people come together to have fun, often with food, music, and friends.

school

A place where children go to learn from teachers.

dress

A piece of clothing for a woman or girl, joined at the top and bottom in one piece.

night

The dark part of each day, when the sun is down and people sleep.

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