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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Souza put the final touches on the romp with a 405-foot solo home run down the right-field line in the eighth inning off right-hander Jacob Peaden, who allowed just that single run in his 4 1/3 innings.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2024
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates, fresh off a 5-0 romp against Orlando City, take a break from the Major League Soccer season on Thursday to face Nashville SC on the road in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
This photo was taken during U of L's 62-20 romp over then-No. 2 Florida State, in which Jackson racked up five total touchdowns.
—The Courier-Journal, 20 Jan. 2024
This year’s touring romp, dubbed Sun Goes Down, kicks off April 20 in Tampa, Florida, and will wind through stadiums until a three-night stand at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts starts Aug. 25.
—USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
This playful romp, complete with chirpy hiccups, was sniffed at as crass and materialistic by critics waiting for another reason to resist Madonna's mania in 1984.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024
Romance, jealousy, and unexpected reunions combine for a spirited, comedic romp, filled with witty repartee and otherworldly surprises.
—David Catlin, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024
And from there, a two-week, nine-city romp through Spain, Italy and Germany.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
After a dominant performance, the Huskies had romped to another double-digit victory – this time taking home the silverware, too.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
With polls showing Trump romping among registered Republicans, undeclared voters are seen as marking Haley's best path to earning enough votes to remain competitive beyond New Hampshire.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2024
Trump poised to romp in NH:DeSantis drops out of race
Haley takes slight shots at Trump, touts strength in SC
Haley's longshot chances of beating Trump in New Hampshire don't appear to have improved with DeSantis' departure from the race.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
Mark Kelly Donald Trump romped to victory in the Iowa caucuses on Monday night, launching the former President on his quest for a third GOP nomination.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2024
Fallbrook ended Grossmont’s season last year in ugly fashion, romping to a 36-point win.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, romped through more than a dozen states on Super Tuesday, all but cementing a November rematch and pushing the former president’s last major rival, Nikki Haley, out of the Republican race.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
Mater Dei romped to a 71-47 win on its home floor to give Kiernan his 900th win in his final home game.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024
Noun
Theater owners have been treated to their first glimpse of Amazon MGM Studios‘ year-end holiday romp Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Souza put the final touches on the romp with a 405-foot solo home run down the right-field line in the eighth inning off right-hander Jacob Peaden, who allowed just that single run in his 4 1/3 innings.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2024
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates, fresh off a 5-0 romp against Orlando City, take a break from the Major League Soccer season on Thursday to face Nashville SC on the road in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
This photo was taken during U of L's 62-20 romp over then-No. 2 Florida State, in which Jackson racked up five total touchdowns.
—The Courier-Journal, 20 Jan. 2024
This year’s touring romp, dubbed Sun Goes Down, kicks off April 20 in Tampa, Florida, and will wind through stadiums until a three-night stand at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts starts Aug. 25.
—USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
This playful romp, complete with chirpy hiccups, was sniffed at as crass and materialistic by critics waiting for another reason to resist Madonna's mania in 1984.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024
Romance, jealousy, and unexpected reunions combine for a spirited, comedic romp, filled with witty repartee and otherworldly surprises.
—David Catlin, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024
And from there, a two-week, nine-city romp through Spain, Italy and Germany.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
Verb
The house in Maiduguri is really more like a mansion—each couple has a room to themselves, and the children romp through its extensive grounds.
—Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
After a dominant performance, the Huskies had romped to another double-digit victory – this time taking home the silverware, too.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
With polls showing Trump romping among registered Republicans, undeclared voters are seen as marking Haley's best path to earning enough votes to remain competitive beyond New Hampshire.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2024
Trump poised to romp in NH:DeSantis drops out of race
Haley takes slight shots at Trump, touts strength in SC
Haley's longshot chances of beating Trump in New Hampshire don't appear to have improved with DeSantis' departure from the race.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
Mark Kelly Donald Trump romped to victory in the Iowa caucuses on Monday night, launching the former President on his quest for a third GOP nomination.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2024
Fallbrook ended Grossmont’s season last year in ugly fashion, romping to a 36-point win.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, romped through more than a dozen states on Super Tuesday, all but cementing a November rematch and pushing the former president’s last major rival, Nikki Haley, out of the Republican race.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
Mater Dei romped to a 71-47 win on its home floor to give Kiernan his 900th win in his final home game.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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