romp

1 of 2

noun

ˈrämp How to pronounce romp (audio)
ˈrȯmp
1
: one that romps
especially : a romping girl or woman
2
a
: high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play
b
: something suggestive of such play: such as
(1)
: a light fast-paced narrative, dramatic, or musical work usually in a comic mood
(2)
: an episode of lovemaking
3
: an easy winning pace

romp

2 of 2

verb

romped; romping; romps

intransitive verb

1
: to run or play in a lively, carefree, or boisterous manner
2
: to move or proceed in a brisk, easy, or playful manner
3
: to win a contest easily

Examples of romp in a Sentence

Noun The dogs love a good romp through the woods. The game turned into a romp in the second half. His latest film is a wildly amusing romp. Verb The kids were romping in the yard. the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready
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Noun
Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd star in the comedy/horror romp that opens Friday. Andrew Torgan, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025 The day’s excursions go beyond off-roading romps; stops include scenic outlooks, a catered lunch, sand surfing at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, and an available horseback-riding experience. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Eleven 0-0 draws — one every three games, in effect — is another telling statistic, especially remembering how Kompany’s team romped to the Championship title two seasons ago, scoring 87 goals in the process. Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 That candidate would romp to a 538-0 victory in the Electoral College, but that election was obviously still very close. Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for romp

Word History

Etymology

Noun

partly alteration of ramp entry 5; partly alteration of ramp bold woman

Verb

alteration of ramp entry 4

First Known Use

Noun

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of romp was in 1662

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Cite this Entry

“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

romp

1 of 2 noun
: rough and noisy play : frolic

romp

2 of 2 verb
: to play in a rough and noisy way

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