Synonyms & related words for prom

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of prom — including promenade, party, shindig, masquerade. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to prom

Explore words related to prom — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include cotillion, ballgown, homecoming, formals, semiformal, graduation, bridesmaid, pageant. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for prom

Common synonyms for prom include promenade, party, shindig, masquerade — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does prom come from?

The word prom breaks down into one root of French origin: the root prom, from French promenade (“formal dance; a walk”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.