[
US
/ˈɹɑmp/
]
[ UK /ɹˈɒmp/ ]
[ UK /ɹˈɒmp/ ]
VERB
- run easily and fairly fast
-
play boisterously
the gamboling lambs in the meadows
The toddlers romped in the playroom
The children frolicked in the garden -
win easily
romp a race
NOUN
- an easy victory
- a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
-
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
it was all done in play
How To Use romp In A Sentence
- This prompted a flurry of clarifications from sources that were no doubt close to Duncan. Times, Sunday Times
- The dean promptly caved and told us that our party was now being called the ‘Annual’ party
- This prompted the question that he explored through a compelling narrative. Times, Sunday Times
- the visual deception of trompe-l'oeil art
- The band then romp through three road songs that most people would die for to have in their repertoire, each single one would get people leaping about on the dance floor at a college hop.
- He it was who, in the 1850s, persuaded his reluctant coachman to make the first gliding flight in history, across the valley at Brompton.
- The men never exerted themselves except when hunger prompted, or a spent magazine made the acquisition of "peltries" necessary to barter for powder and ball. The Hive of "The Bee-Hunter," A Repository of Sketches, Including Peculiar American Character, Scenery, and Rural Sports
- It also tires the body out, prompting it to sleep more soundly. Times, Sunday Times
- The wolf market may be here to stay, at least until the economic recovery accelerates or another catalyst prompts the market to find footing.
- It is notable for excellent supplying and selling with good quality, reasonable price and prompt shipment.