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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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
The 1982 film adaptation — released five years after the musical’s Broadway debut — is a nostalgic romp elevated by its top-notch casting.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Johnson hauled in Moore’s pass with his right hand, and romped into the end zone while dragging a pair of defenders.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Another sequel almost three decades in the making, Susanne Bier’s witchy romp will reunite Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Stockard Channing, and Dianne Wiest for more hijinks.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
The 1982 film adaptation — released five years after the musical’s Broadway debut — is a nostalgic romp elevated by its top-notch casting.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
Ramona started the season by competing in the Goddess of Victoria Tournament at University City High where the Bulldogs had three champions and numerous top eight finishes to romp to the team title.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Johnson hauled in Moore’s pass with his right hand, and romped into the end zone while dragging a pair of defenders.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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