stomp

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verb

ˈstämp 

ˈstȯmp

stomped; stomping; stomps

transitive verb

: stamp sense 2

intransitive verb

1

: to walk with a loud heavy step usually in anger

stomped out of the office in a fit

2

: stamp sense 2

stomped on the brakes

stomp

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noun

1

: stamp sense 4

2

: a jazz dance marked by heavy stamping

Synonyms of stomp

Verb

• shuffle
• stumble

Examples of stomp in a Sentence

Verb

He stomped angrily out of the room.

The fans were stomping their feet and shouting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Suddenly, the trees part and a Tyrannosaurus rex stomps into view. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026

Jacobs found his elk atop one such rock, defending itself and attempting to stomp his dogs to death. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

Noun

Statlander was dazed and confused when Thekla nailed her with a nasty stomp. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026

Iyo went for a double stomp, but missed, doing further damage to her knee. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

by alteration

First Known Use

Verb

1803, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2

Noun

circa 1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing stomp

• stomp on
• stomp out

Rhymes for stomp

• comp
• pomp
• pompe
• romp
• swamp

Kids Definition

stomp

verb

ˈstämp, 

ˈstȯmp

: stamp entry 1 sense 2

stomped angrily out of the room

stomp noun

stomper noun