romper
[ rom-per ]
/ ˈrɒm pər /
noun
a person or thing that romps.
Usually rompers. (used with a plural verb)
- a loose, one-piece garment combining a shirt or blouse and short, bloomerlike pants, worn by young children.
- a similar garment worn by women and girls for sports, leisure activity, etc.
Nearby words
romney, romney marsh, romney, george, romp, romp through, romper, romper room, rompers, rompish, romulo, romulus
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British Dictionary definitions for rompers
rompers
/ (ˈrɒmpəz) /
pl n
a one-piece baby garment consisting of trousers and a bib with straps
NZ a type of costume worn by schoolgirls for games and gymnastics
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Word Origin and History for rompers
romper
1842, agent noun from romp (v.). Rompers "small children's overalls" first recorded 1909, on model of trousers.
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