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 one scene, Myers sits on a park bench wearing a Mimchik Trench coat with a burgundy collar with a coordinating Monse romper underneath. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Nina, 6, pictured wearing pink children's romper with green dinosaurs on. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025 This outfit set, which includes an adorable white hat and purple romper, also comes complete with a toy camera, bottle, and pin. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 23 July 2025 Where so many other shorts and rompers have grazed my knees, this romper was, as Goldilocks would say, just right. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 July 2025 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 9 Sep. 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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