romp

1 of 2

noun

ˈrämp 

ˈrȯmp

1

a

: high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play

Tired from his romp, Wilbur lay down in the clean straw.

—E. B. White

b

: something suggestive of such play: such as

(1)

: a light fast-paced narrative, dramatic, or musical work usually in a comic mood

This silly comic Christmas romp is ably performed …

—Matthew Yde

(2)

: an episode of lovemaking

… a honeymoon romp on a Caribbean beach.

—Andrew M. Greeley

2

: an easy winning pace

also : runaway sense 3

The game turned into a romp.

3

: one that romps

especially : a romping girl or woman

romp

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verb

romped; romping; romps

intransitive verb

1

: to run or play in a lively, carefree, or boisterous manner

2

: to move or proceed in a brisk, easy, or playful manner

romped through the early rounds of the tournament

3

: to win a contest easily

romped to a 21-6 victory

Synonyms of romp

Noun

• spree
• gambol

Verb

• dance
• frolic
• cavort
• hop
• gambol
• leap
• caper
• rollick
• lark
• skip
• tumble
• sport
• cut capers

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

Noun

But since earning a fourth star at the 2014 edition in Brazil — which included an epic 7-1 romp over the hosts in the semifinals — winning hasn’t come easy for Die Mannschaft. —Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026

Mexico enters the World Cup riding an eight-game unbeaten streak, including wins against tournament participants Australia (1-0) and Ghana (2-0) in May and a 5-1 romp over Serbia last week. —Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

Verb

In November, the president was on hand as the NFL’s Washington Commanders hosted the Detroit Lions, and the visitors romped 44-22. —Jim Edwards, Fortune, 12 June 2026

The Knicks had piled up massive scoring margins while romping through the Eastern Conference playoffs, then were just good enough in the two games in San Antonio. —Brian Mahoney, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

partly alteration of ramp entry 5; partly alteration of ramp bold woman

Verb

alteration of ramp entry 4

First Known Use

Noun

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for romp

• comp
• pomp
• pompe
• stomp
• swamp

Kids Definition

romp

1 of 2 noun

ˈrämp 

: rough and noisy play : frolic

romp

2 of 2 verb

: to play in a rough and noisy way