2
a
: high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play
b
: something suggestive of such play: such as
(1)
: a light fast-paced narrative, dramatic, or musical work usually in a comic mood
(2)
: an episode of lovemaking
3
: an easy winning pace
also
: runaway sense 3
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
3
: to win a contest easily
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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Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Lily, Herman and Grandpa all return with the help of some horror legends like Dee Wallace and Cassandra Peterson — better known as Elvira — to bring the wacky romp back to life in vibrant color.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers have romped through this postseason like they were expected to do from March through September by winning eight of their nine games.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
On Monday, the team easily dispatched the Washington Commanders in a 28-7 romp that featured a bit of history from star tight end Travis Kelce, who hauled in his 80th touchdown reception.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Lily, Herman and Grandpa all return with the help of some horror legends like Dee Wallace and Cassandra Peterson — better known as Elvira — to bring the wacky romp back to life in vibrant color.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Fuel up in the morning with a traditional Scottish breakfast, then sip whiskey on the chesterfield sofas next to the fire after a day romping around Edinburgh.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers have romped through this postseason like they were expected to do from March through September by winning eight of their nine games.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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