prom queennoun [ C ]
/ˌprɒm ˈkwiːn//ˌprɑːm ˈkwiːn/USa girl who is chosen to have a special title and position at a prom (= a formal party held for older high school students at the end of the school year):
She was a high school prom queen who became a successful businesswoman.
More examples
- All kinds of kids should be recognized in schools, not just athletes and prom queens.
- She is a typical prom queen: popular, good grades, cheerleader.
- Her prom queen photo appeared in the newspaper.
- Carolyn is the most unlikely girl to ever turn into a prom queen.