romper

noun

romp·er ˈräm-pər

ˈrȯm-

: one that romps

: jumpsuit sense 1

especially : a jumpsuit for infants

—often used in plural

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And yet yesterday, Robbie went more easy-breezy, pairing a black strapless romper with a slouchy brown leather jacket, and her trustee cowboy boots. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026 For comfort and practicality, travelers should avoid items like skinny jeans, rompers, and stilettos. — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026 The front of the romper also boasted a silver zipper that stretched across the length of the design, acting as a centerpiece for the ornate embellishments. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 June 2026 Ballerini showed off her figure in another photo, featuring her in a short blue romper with a plunging halter neckline – with her toned legs on display. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for romper

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First Known Use

circa 1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of romper was circa 1780

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Kids Definition

romper

noun

romp·er ˈräm-pər

: a child's one-piece garment with the lower part shaped like bloomers

—usually used in plural

romper

noun

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