romp

1 of 2

noun

ˈrämp 

ˈrȯmp

1

a

: high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play

Tired from his romp, Wilbur lay down in the clean straw.

—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

(2)

: an episode of lovemaking

… a honeymoon romp on a Caribbean beach.

—Andrew M. Greeley

2

: an easy winning pace

also : runaway sense 3

The game turned into a romp.

3

: one that romps

especially : a romping girl or woman

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

romped through the early rounds of the tournament

3

: to win a contest easily

romped to a 21-6 victory

Synonyms of romp

Noun

• spree
• gambol

Verb

• dance
• frolic
• cavort
• hop
• gambol
• leap
• caper
• rollick
• lark
• skip
• tumble
• sport
• cut capers

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

Innovation defeated Freedom, 51-0 The Bulls improved to 5-0 with the romp past the Patriots (2-2). — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Well, this, a ridiculously starry gonzo romp that invites an international A-list cast to jump off a cliff in the pursuit of the most eccentric kind of entertainment. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

Some cases over the last month include a bear that entered an arcade in Fraser Valley, a bear that went romping through an Aspen restaurant, and attacks at a Rio Grande National Forest Park campground and inside a condo in Durango. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

From there, the camera captures the lovebirds and their friends running through halls naked, romping around in bed, dancing, and drinking champagne in customary rock star fashion. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

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 3

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for romp

• comp
• pomp
• pompe
• stomp
• swamp

Kids Definition

romp

1 of 2 noun

ˈrämp 

: rough and noisy play : frolic

romp

2 of 2 verb

: to play in a rough and noisy way