"prom queen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: prom queens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} prom queen (plural prom queens)
  1. (US) In colleges and high schools, a young woman, chosen by her peers, to "reign" over the school's prom and related activities. May reign alongside a prom king. Tags: US Related terms: prom king
    Sense id: en-prom_queen-en-noun-Y7ZTHtfS Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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