Pronunciation: /træmp/

Definitions of tramp

noun a heavy footfall

Example Sentences

A1 The tramp asked for food at the back door of the restaurant.

A2 The tramp wandered the streets aimlessly, looking for shelter.

B1 The tramp carried all his belongings in a small backpack.

B2 The tramp had a weathered face from years of living on the streets.

C1 The tramp shared stories of his travels with anyone who would listen.

C2 The tramp's presence in the park was a familiar sight to the locals.

verb to wander about on foot

Example Sentences

A1 The dog tramped through the muddy field.

A2 She tramped along the hiking trail for hours.

B1 The protesters tramped through the city streets, chanting slogans.

B2 The soldiers tramped through the forest, searching for the enemy.

C1 The explorer tramped across the frozen tundra, facing harsh conditions.

C2 The marathon runners tramped through the city, determined to reach the finish line.

Examples of tramp in a Sentence

formal The tramp wandered the streets looking for a place to rest for the night.

informal I saw a tramp digging through the trash cans for food.

slang That tramp always knows where to find the best deals on clothes.

figurative Her mind wandered like a tramp, never staying on one thought for too long.

Grammatical Forms of tramp

past tense

tramped

plural

tramps

comparative

more tramp

superlative

most tramp

present tense

tramp

future tense

will tramp

perfect tense

have tramped

continuous tense

is tramping

singular

tramp

positive degree

tramp

infinitive

to tramp

gerund

tramping

participle

tramped

Origin and Evolution of tramp

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'tramp' originated from the Middle English word 'trampen' which meant to walk heavily or stomp.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tramp' evolved to refer to a person who travels on foot, often with no fixed destination, and can also be used to describe a homeless person or a vagrant.