romp
verb (used without object)
to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
romped
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past participleof romp.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof romp.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
rompverb (used without object)to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
Example Sentences
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Site manager Josh Smalls followed the anonymous tipster's advice and put £20 on a horse named Christmas Day, which romped home to victory at 7-1 odds on Saturday.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
A 40-year-old project manager at the Getty Research Institute, Dwyer held his 2-year-old daughter as his son, 6, romped on a pleasant afternoon in Sierra Madre’s Memorial Park.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
Meanwhile the NBA's Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons romped to a fifth straight win and the San Antonio Spurs kept the pressure on West leaders Oklahoma City Thunder with an eighth straight triumph.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Profits, after an initial hit, romped to new highs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
They meandered up the driveway and romped around with their dog until they noticed Roz.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
