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

2 of 2

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

John Landis, who had directed Belushi’s 1978 breakout movie Animal House, teamed with Aykroyd to write The Blues Brothers, a wild, expensive, stunt- and music-filled romp that Aykroyd co-wrote and Landis helmed. —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2025

The lavender mule is universally popular, and the Hijos de Boriquén, made from Don Q añejo rum, apricot liqueur, and plenty of cinnamon, feels like a romp around the Caribbean. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025

Verb

This was an indulgent gift after a busy day romping through the busy streets of London. —Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025

On November 5, Democrats romped, from New York City to Georgia. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025

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