romper

[ rom-per ]
/ ˈrɒm pər /
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noun

a person or thing that romps.
Usually rompers. (used with a plural verb)
  1. a loose, one-piece garment combining a shirt or blouse and short, bloomerlike pants, worn by young children.
  2. a similar garment worn by women and girls for sports, leisure activity, etc.

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Origin of romper

First recorded in 1835–40; romp + -er1

Words nearby romper

rommel, erwin, romney, romney marsh, romp, romp through, romper, romper room, rompers, rompish, romulo, romulus
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Words related to rompers

knickers, jeans, dungarees, corduroys, chinos, breeches, bloomers, chaps, britches, denims, pantaloons, overalls

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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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