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Definition of phenom

phenom

/fɪˈnɑːm/
phe · nom
Adverb:phenomenally
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Plural:phenoms
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Adjective:phenomenal
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• noun

1

North American A person who is remarkably talented or successful, especially an exceptionally gifted young athlete or performer.

Example

"The teenage tennis phenom won her first major championship in straight sets."

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• Rhymes for phenom

• Nearby Words

phaser
phat
pheasant
phenom
phenomenal
phenomenally
phenomenon

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American sports journalism as an informal shortening of 'phenomenon', which ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek 'phainomenon', meaning 'that which appears or is seen'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phenom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phenom
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