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
Synonyms
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
Keith Langston, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
It’s still designed with the same aggressive C3 camber for high-speed lines and the occasional freestyle romp.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 30 July 2024
The Americans romped to a 7-0 lead, Johnson commanding from the goal and their rhythmic offense pulverizing Greece’s net.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
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Noun
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.com, 26 Oct. 2024
It’s still designed with the same aggressive C3 camber for high-speed lines and the occasional freestyle romp.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
Glenn throttled Metzenbaum in the primary, with more than 56% of the vote, and romped in the general election over Cleveland’s Republican Mayor Ralph J. Perk.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 30 July 2024
The Americans romped to a 7-0 lead, Johnson commanding from the goal and their rhythmic offense pulverizing Greece’s net.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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