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
also
: runaway sense 3
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
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
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Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
The superheroic romp starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus topped this weekend's box office with a $33 million take, making for a $128.4 million domestic gross after two weeks in theaters.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
As the camera panned to the right, a golden retriever was spotted sitting against the orange kennel wall alone, looking on as other dogs excitedly romped around.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the Northeastern Conference, Jason Rothwell (six goals) eclipsed 100 career goals, while Chase Russo added five goals and two assists as Swampscott pulled away for a 21-4 romp of Salem.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
The superheroic romp starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus topped this weekend's box office with a $33 million take, making for a $128.4 million domestic gross after two weeks in theaters.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
There is an outdoor play area for dogs, and in case of rain there is space to romp inside as well.
—Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
As the camera panned to the right, a golden retriever was spotted sitting against the orange kennel wall alone, looking on as other dogs excitedly romped around.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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