Is it called 'prom' or 'the prom'?

mibmob

In the UK we call them The Proms, short for promenade concerts, an annual music event staged mostly at the Royal Albert Hall estabished by Sir Henry Wood in the 19th c. Apr 20 02, 2:53 PM

5jonesk

I think it is just plain 'Prom.' Apr 20 02, 5:04 PM

roc91

Where I come from, we call it the prom. Apr 21 02, 7:52 AM

Gnomon

Where I come from, (Ireland) 'the prom' is a long stone seafront with a walk along the top of it, where people can take an early evening stroll. Is this what you are talking about? Apr 23 02, 9:21 AM

McG

What lancelover is talking about here is a formal dance held for the graduating class of an American high school or college, but most likely high school. It is short for promenade (a ball or dance) but nobody uses that anymore that I know of. You would say, Are you going to the prom? just as you would ask, Are you going to the dance? May 07 02, 12:52 PM

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