romper

IPA/ˈrɒm.pəz/
IPA/ˈrɑːm.pɚz/

romper — noun

1. a piece of clothing for babies or very young children that joins a top and trous

1.名詞B1
釋義

a piece of clothing for babies or very young children that joins a top and trousers into one piece, usually fastened with poppers or buttons

例句

Mizuki bought a soft cotton romper with bunny ears for her baby niece.

cotton + romper: fabric + garment collocation

The baby wore a blue romper with tiny flowers to the family picnic.

同義詞
  • onesie

    more informal, often used interchangeably in everyday speech

  • babygro

    British brand name that has become a generic term, less common in US English

  • sleepsuit

    specifically for sleepwear rather than daytime wear

文法句型

colour/pattern + romper

romper + noun (romper suit)

用法筆記

In British English, this garment is sometimes called a 'romper suit'. The snaps at the crotch are a standard design feature for easy nappy changes.

常見錯誤

❌The baby wore a romper suit with long sleeves made of cotton.
✅The baby wore a long-sleeved cotton romper.
💡'Romper' alone already implies a complete garment; adding 'suit' is optional and can make the sentence wordy.
❌She bought a romper in the baby shop yesterday that has buttons on it.
✅She bought a romper with buttons at the baby shop yesterday.
💡Keep modifiers close to the noun they describe for clarity.

2. a woman's casual one-piece outfit that combines a top with shorts or full-length

2.名詞B1
釋義

a woman's casual one-piece outfit that combines a top with shorts or full-length trousers, worn mainly in warm weather or for relaxed social occasions

例句

Yasmin wore a stylish floral romper to the afternoon garden party.

floral + romper: pattern + garment collocation

Tanvi packed a light cotton romper for her weekend trip to the coast.

同義詞
  • jumpsuit

    more common in American English and usually refers to a full-length version

  • playsuit

    another term for a short-legged one-piece, especially in British fashion

文法句型

colour/material + romper

noun + romper (denim romper, lace romper)

用法筆記

Common in summer fashion and resort wear contexts. In American English, 'jumpsuit' is more frequent for long-leg versions, while 'romper' typically implies shorts.

常見錯誤

❌Her romper was a nice piece of clothing that she wore to the beach.
✅Her cotton romper was perfect for the beach.
💡The headword alone implies it is a piece of clothing; avoid redundant phrasing.
❌The romper she tried on in the shop had a pattern of flowers on it.
✅She tried on a floral romper at the shop.
💡Use a compound adjective ('floral romper') instead of a post-modifier clause.