phenom

noun

phe·​nom ˈfē-ˌnäm How to pronounce phenom (audio) fi-ˈnäm How to pronounce phenom (audio)
: phenomenon
especially : a person of phenomenal ability or promise

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The 22-year-old French phenom was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Episode 2 showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Twenty-one-year-old tennis phenom Alexandra Eala has made history, becoming the first Filipina woman to win a professional tennis singles title. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 The debut installment unites Oscar winner Mahershala Ali with NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, followed by a second episode pairing Off Campus sensation Belmont Cameli with NHL phenom Macklin Celebrini. — Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for phenom

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phenom was in 1881

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phenolsulfonephthalein
phenom
phenomena
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“Phenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenom. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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