romper

noun

romp·​er ˈräm-pər How to pronounce romper (audio)
ˈrȯm-
1
: one that romps
2
: jumpsuit sense 1
especially : a jumpsuit for infants
often used in plural

Examples of romper in a Sentence

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In December, Simpson shared a glamorous photo of herself sitting next to some musical gear while wearing a white romper with a black fishnet midriff paired with matching black fishnets and platform boots. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025 And for the occasion, Swift wore full Chanel from the 2025 Resort collection: a tweed black and white jacket, a black quarter-zip wool romper, and pointy knee-high boots. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025 Swift attended the game against the Houston Texans in Kansas City, Mo. while wearing a zip-up romper with a pearl belt from Chanel‘s cruise 2025 collection. Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025 Over the risqué romper was a light-colored satin crop top and mini skirt set. Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for romper 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of romper was circa 1780

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“Romper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romper. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

romper

noun
romp·​er ˈräm-pər How to pronounce romper (audio)
: a child's one-piece garment with the lower part shaped like bloomers
usually used in plural
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