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Definition of romper

romper

/ˈrɑːmpər/
rom · per
Plural:rompers
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• noun

1

A loose, one-piece garment combining a shirt or bodice and short trousers, worn especially by babies, young children, or women as casual summer apparel.

Example

"She dressed the toddler in a lightweight cotton romper for the afternoon picnic."

2

A person or animal that romps or plays about in a lively, boisterous manner.

Example

"The energetic puppy proved to be a tireless romper in the backyard."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for romper

• Nearby Words

romeo
romneya
romp
romper
romulea
rondo
ronnie

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from the verb 'romp' and the agentive suffix '-er', originally denoting a loose, comfortable play garment designed to allow young children to move and play freely.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Romper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/romper
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