romp

1 of 2

noun

ˈrämp How to pronounce romp (audio)
ˈrȯmp
1
: one that romps
especially : a romping girl or woman
2
a
: high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play
b
: something suggestive of such play: such as
(1)
: a light fast-paced narrative, dramatic, or musical work usually in a comic mood
(2)
: an episode of lovemaking
3
: an easy winning pace

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
3
: to win a contest easily

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
London audiences welcomed a scathing romp about the perfidies of global capitalism. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024 This original comedy is a delightful romp down the road not taken. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024 What follows is a near-plotless romp, as the boy embarks on a series of seemingly disconnected and nonsensical adventures through the tower’s disturbing netherworld. Nina Li Coomes, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2024 Archbishop Mitty, ranked No. 1 in the nation, will open an inevitable romp through its pool by playing host to No. 8 St. Francis. Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024 The big-screen offerings continue to be slight this weekend (and for the rest of the month), though there are far worse things to watch than a self-referential action romp and a documentary about the biggest one-night-only supergroup of all time. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 Here are five lessons for the White House, some cautionary and some encouraging, from Trump's romp. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024 DiCaprio's second Golden Globe win came for the over-the-top romp costarring Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024 Photo: Shutterstock Snarky retorts, fleeting male nudity, and a proposal scene cut short by an unexpected nosebleed are just some of the elements that set Autumn de Wilde’s Regency romp apart from the average Jane Austen adaptation. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
Verb
President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, romped through more than a dozen states on Super Tuesday, all but cementing a November rematch and pushing the former president’s last major rival, Nikki Haley, out of the Republican race. Will Weissert, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024 Mater Dei romped to a 71-47 win on its home floor to give Kiernan his 900th win in his final home game. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024 That squad spent eight weeks at No. 1, ranked third nationally by making 11.6 3s per game and romped its way to a second NCAA title in three seasons. Aaron Beard, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024 Trump, who is leading in all state-wide polls, is widely expected to romp to victory in this caucus, according to Axios. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024 And no wonder after former President Donald Trump romped to a double-digit win in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, just one week after a 30-point landslide in the Iowa caucuses. ABC News, 28 Jan. 2024 The family told rescue workers that their dog, Bob, had joyfully jumped into the frozen pond after romping in the snow at the park. Cathy Free, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024 Donald Trump didn’t romp in New Hampshire, but still won handily. The Editors, National Review, 24 Jan. 2024 The Bruins romped to a 35-10 win, reminding the Aztecs that their margin of error remains tissue thin. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023

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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 1

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of romp was in 1662

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Cite this Entry

“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

romp

1 of 2 noun
: rough and noisy play : frolic

romp

2 of 2 verb
: to play in a rough and noisy way

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