1
a
: high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play
Tired from his romp, Wilbur lay down in the clean straw.—
E. B. White
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
Matthew Yde
(2)
: an episode of lovemaking
… a honeymoon romp on a Caribbean beach.—Andrew M. Greeley
Andrew M. Greeley2
: an easy winning pace
3
: one that romps
especially
: a romping girl or woman
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
romped through the early rounds of the tournament
3
: to win a contest easily
romped to a 21-6 victory
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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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
Republicans grappling with Tuesday’s Democratic romp are warning the White House that no matter how many foreign policy goals the president achieves, voters will care about the economy more.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
The Spurs went on to clinch the series at home in Game 6, and then romped to the title, while the Suns were left to wonder about one of the softest and most impactful suspension rulings in league history.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The Bearcats started the Class 5A Division I bi-district round by jumping on Saginaw from the start en route to an 80-12 romp over the Rough Riders on Thursday night at Buchanan Stadium.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
Republicans grappling with Tuesday’s Democratic romp are warning the White House that no matter how many foreign policy goals the president achieves, voters will care about the economy more.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Why was there no time in the schedule to romp around Los Angeles?
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
The Spurs went on to clinch the series at home in Game 6, and then romped to the title, while the Suns were left to wonder about one of the softest and most impactful suspension rulings in league history.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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