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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The singer shared a photo of herself in front of the Tower of Pisa in Italy on Instagram wearing a white tank-top romper that accentuated her bump. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 For the tour, Lopez opted for something more cheeky and wore a short Chloé romper, which hit just below her waist and exposed her thighs. Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 And for families planning holiday travel, a 100% cotton baby sweatshirt romper is a must-have stowaway. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024 However, on the day the Dodgers traded for Flaherty in July, his mother, Eileen, posted a picture on Instagram: Jack as a toddler, dressed in a Dodgers romper and an oversize Dodgers cap. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 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 21 Jan. 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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