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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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
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
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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
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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