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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Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
The Lions' fourth-year speedster had his biggest game of the season in last week's romp over the Commanders, with six catches for 119 yards and a touchdown on seven targets.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Why was there no time in the schedule to romp around Los Angeles?
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Tems glides thrpough tension on a new surprise EP, and BigXThaPlug continues his country-rap romp with a Post Malone collaboration.
—Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
The Lions' fourth-year speedster had his biggest game of the season in last week's romp over the Commanders, with six catches for 119 yards and a touchdown on seven targets.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Verb
On November 5, Democrats romped, from New York City to Georgia.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Why was there no time in the schedule to romp around Los Angeles?
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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