/ Dictionary / Index P prominent: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: prom•i•nent Pronunciation: (prom'u-nunt), [key] — adj. standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature. standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting. leading, important, or well-known: a prominent citizen. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: prominent (Thesaurus) prominence promiscuity Related Content Daily Word Quiz: designate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language