1
a
: high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play
Tired from his romp, Wilbur lay down in the clean straw.—
E. B. White
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
Matthew Yde
(2)
: an episode of lovemaking
… a honeymoon romp on a Caribbean beach.—Andrew M. Greeley
Andrew M. Greeley2
: an easy winning pace
3
: one that romps
especially
: a romping girl or woman
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
romped through the early rounds of the tournament
3
: to win a contest easily
romped to a 21-6 victory
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
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Following Baltimore's 28-6 romp over the Dolphins last night, the division standings entering this weekend are led by 4-3 Pittsburgh, followed by 3-5 Cincinnati, 3-5 Baltimore and 2-6 Cleveland.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Two Democrats romped to wins over Republican incumbents in elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday, delivering the largest statewide margins of victory by Democrats in more than 20 years.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Florida State moves up for its 42-7 romp of Wake Forest, while NC State leaps into the top 50 for its win against Georgia Tech.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Following Baltimore's 28-6 romp over the Dolphins last night, the division standings entering this weekend are led by 4-3 Pittsburgh, followed by 3-5 Cincinnati, 3-5 Baltimore and 2-6 Cleveland.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
But Richards were there to celebrate and romp as well.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Two Democrats romped to wins over Republican incumbents in elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday, delivering the largest statewide margins of victory by Democrats in more than 20 years.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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