romper

noun

romp·​er ˈräm-pər How to pronounce romper (audio)
ˈrȯm-
1
: one that romps
2
: jumpsuit sense 1
especially : a jumpsuit for infants
often used in plural

Examples of romper in a Sentence

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The tot, who is dressed in a pastel romper, is facing away from the camera and her face is only seen in profile. Michael Nied, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief coordinated the romper with a miniskirt and styled crisp white sneakers to complete the ensemble. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 May 2025 The suit jacket-style romper nods heavily to ’80s fashion with its thick shoulder pads, leopard-print elements, and accompanying glam. Sam Manzella, Them., 6 May 2025 The romper features a cute print made of comfortable and breathable double-knit cotton. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for romper

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of romper was circa 1780

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“Romper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romper. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

romper

noun
romp·​er ˈräm-pər How to pronounce romper (audio)
: a child's one-piece garment with the lower part shaped like bloomers
usually used in plural
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