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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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The next four opponents are all in the mix for European qualification with Brighton, who are ninth in the table following Saturday’s 4-0 romp at Southampton.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Brendan Le, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
He was even booed — briefly, and by a minority of fans — after a giveaway led to Vancouver’s only goal in a 6-1 Jets romp last week.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Lewa White, Sacred Heart Prep soccer: The junior scored a goal and dished out three assists in SHP’s 7-0 romp over North Monterey County in the CCS D-V title game.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The next four opponents are all in the mix for European qualification with Brighton, who are ninth in the table following Saturday’s 4-0 romp at Southampton.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
These four simple words will replay in your head for weeks, accompanied by the image of Aaron Pierre romping down the hallway.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
He was even booed — briefly, and by a minority of fans — after a giveaway led to Vancouver’s only goal in a 6-1 Jets romp last week.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romp. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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