Formal vs. Prom

Formaladjective

Being in accord with established forms.

Formaladjective

Official.

Formaladjective

Relating to the form or structure of something.

Formaladjective

Relating to formation.

Formaladjective

Ceremonial or traditional.

Formaladjective

Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.

Formaladjective

Organized; well-structured and planned.

Formaladjective

(mathematics) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.

Formalnoun

(uncountable) Formalin.

Formalnoun

An evening gown.

Formalnoun

An event with a formal dress code.

Formalnoun

(programming) A formal parameter.

Formalnoun

See Methylal.

Formaladjective

Belonging to the form, shape, frame, external appearance, or organization of a thing.

Formaladjective

Belonging to the constitution of a thing, as distinguished from the matter composing it; having the power of making a thing what it is; constituent; essential; pertaining to or depending on the forms, so called, of the human intellect.

Formaladjective

Done in due form, or with solemnity; according to regular method; not incidental, sudden or irregular; express; as, he gave his formal consent.

Formaladjective

Devoted to, or done in accordance with, forms or rules; punctilious; regular; orderly; methodical; of a prescribed form; exact; prim; stiff; ceremonious; as, a man formal in his dress, his gait, his conversation.

Formaladjective

Having the form or appearance without the substance or essence; external; as, formal duty; formal worship; formal courtesy, etc.

Formaladjective

Dependent in form; conventional.

Formaladjective

Sound; normal.

Formaladjective

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress);

Formaladjective

characteristic of or befitting a person in authority;

Formaladjective

(of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms;

Formaladjective

represented in simplified or symbolic form

Formaladjective

logically deductive;

Formaladjective

refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court;

Promnoun

(British) a promenade concert

Promnoun

promenade

Promnoun

(US) a formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions, e.g. near the end of the academic year

Promnoun

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

Prom

A promenade dance, commonly called a prom, is a dance party for high school students. It may be offered in semi-formal black tie or informal suit for boys, and evening gowns for girls.