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
also
: runaway sense 3
romped; romping; romps
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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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article ROUNDUP Boys basketball In the Mayflower Athletic Conference, Patrick Johnson paced his team with 19 points while Cam Spinney added a double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) as South Shore Voke (7-6) rolled to a 73-27 romp of Sturgis East.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Murat Ates, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
While most of the experience was easy and pleasant, spent romping through the park in summer weather, providing the fantasy involved more effort on some days.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Helmed by Teddy Bergman with choreography by Mayte Natalio, the revival of the satirical romp stars Tony nominees Keala Settle, Kevin Cahoon and former Disney Channel alum and Broadway breakout Jordan Fisher.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article ROUNDUP Boys basketball In the Mayflower Athletic Conference, Patrick Johnson paced his team with 19 points while Cam Spinney added a double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) as South Shore Voke (7-6) rolled to a 73-27 romp of Sturgis East.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
He was even booed — briefly, and by a minority of fans — after a giveaway led to Vancouver’s only goal in a 6-1 Jets romp last week.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
While most of the experience was easy and pleasant, spent romping through the park in summer weather, providing the fantasy involved more effort on some days.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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