romper

noun

romp·​er ˈräm-pər How to pronounce romper (audio)
ˈrȯm-
1
: one that romps
2
: jumpsuit sense 1
especially : a jumpsuit for infants
often used in plural

Examples of romper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Brittany wrote on the first photo of Bronze in a brown romper, tagging her husband, Patrick Mahomes. Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 Get dressed in a white romper from Hollister and cream Tevas, and head back downtown to watch my friend perform a dance with her dance troupe. R29 Team, refinery29.com, 2 Sep. 2024 Combining the silhouettes of a simple camisole with spandex shorts, this romper is the ideal layering piece. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024 Hidden beneath the flattering fit of this mini is a romper that offers all the coverage that a dress does not. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for romper 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of romper was circa 1780

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Cite this Entry

“Romper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romper. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

romper

noun
romp·​er ˈräm-pər How to pronounce romper (audio)
: a child's one-piece garment with the lower part shaped like bloomers
usually used in plural
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