1
: one that romps
2
: jumpsuit sense 1
especially : a jumpsuit for infants
—often plural

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Swift attended the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans in head-to-toe Chanel, wearing a black-and-white tweed coat over a wool romper, along with a pearl belt and knee-high boots. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Cheering the Chiefs in Chanel Wear a summery romper in December? — Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026 Brown minidresses, rompers, and capes can feel sultry with black accessories, or playfully retro with all white. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2026 The line features apparel and accessories for babies, including cardigans, rompers, onesies, and other everyday basics. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for romper

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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“Romper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romper. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a child's one-piece garment with the lower part shaped like bloomers
—usually used in plural
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