prom
UK: prɒm | US: prɑːm
n. 1. Short for "promenade," a formal dance or gathering of high school students.
n. 2. (British) A paved public walkway, typically along a waterfront.
"Prom" is a clipped form of "promenade," borrowed from French in the 17th century. The French promenade originally meant "a leisurely walk," derived from promener ("to walk"), itself from Latin prominare ("to drive forward"). The modern sense of a formal dance emerged in early 20th-century American English, likely influenced by the tradition of parading or "promenading" at social events. The British usage retains the original walking-related meaning.
She bought a beautiful dress for her high school prom.
The couple strolled along the seaside prom at sunset.
Tickets for the senior prom sold out quickly.
Brighton's famous prom is lined with shops and cafes.
He nervously asked her to be his prom date.