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

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

But then, with seven minutes of the 90 to play in Sunday’s eventual 5-0 romp away to Coventry City, up stepped Lewis Dunk to score from long range with the type of technique not normally associated with a centre-back. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Panthers are coming off their own season-opening blowout victory, romping over Miami of Ohio 59-14 on Saturday. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

This time the Eagles romped to a 40–22 win in Super Bowl LIX. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 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