prom queen
Tiara-wearing teen
A prom queen is a student, typically female, elected by classmates to reign over the prom—the formal dance held near the end of the American high school year.
The title carries connotations of popularity, conventional attractiveness, and social success.
Figuratively, prom queen suggests someone who peaked in high school or embodies superficial popularity: She still acts like she's the prom queen.
Returning to one's origin
- corsageWearable formal occasion flowers
- gownLong formal garment
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
dance · senior · classmates · gymnasium · decorations · chaperone · limousine · boutonniere
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
- gownLong formal garment
- royaltyPayment for usage rights
reign · ceremony · regalia · majesty · elegance · poise · glamour · formalwear
Teenage developmental stage
- teenagerPerson aged thirteen-nineteen
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- high school sweetheartRomantic partner from secondary school
- puppy loveImmature romantic attraction
crushes · friendships · memories · rites of passage · nostalgia · innocence · milestone · senior year
Mass public favor
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
admiration · envy · clique · social hierarchy · in-crowd · elite · validation · influence
Socially cruel adolescent female
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
- clichéOverused, unoriginal expression
- tropeRecurring narrative device
- CarrieFeminine given name
cheerleader · blonde · makeover · underdog · revenge fantasy · transformation · redemption
homecoming
Returning to one's origin
sash · dance · senior · classmates · gymnasium · decorations · chaperone · limousine · boutonniere · yearbook
crown
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
royalty · reign · ceremony · regalia · majesty · elegance · poise · glamour · formalwear · eveningwear
adolescence
Teenage developmental stage
- teenagerPerson aged thirteen-nineteen
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- high school sweetheartRomantic partner from secondary school
puppy love · crushes · friendships · memories · rites of passage · nostalgia · innocence · milestone · senior year · growing up
popularity
Mass public favor
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
reputation · admiration · envy · clique · social hierarchy · in-crowd · elite · validation · influence · aspiration
mean girl
Socially cruel adolescent female
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
- clichéOverused, unoriginal expression
- tropeRecurring narrative device
Carrie · cheerleader · blonde · makeover · underdog · revenge fantasy · transformation · redemption
- popular kidscool kids, popular kids, cheerleaders, jocks, in-crowd
- school traditionspep rallies, graduation ceremony, school spirit, school dances, homeroom
- prom courttiara, sash, crowning, crowned, runner-up
- winnerswinner, winners, champion, champions, victors
- ceremonial positiongrand marshal, parade marshal, master of ceremonies, emcee, toastmaster
- formalsboutonniere, corsages, tuxedo, tux, limo
prom queensocial outcast
Rejected, excluded individual
loner · nerd · wallflower · loser · geek
prom queenvaledictorian
Top-ranked graduating student
bookworm · brain · honor student · salutatorian · mathlete
queen, prom, queens, queenly, queening, proms, queenship, queenlike, queendom