English Reference
Verb

stomping

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈstɑmpɪŋ/ UK /stˈɒmpɪŋ/ stomp·ing

v.walking with very heavy, loud steps. You often do this when you are angry or trying to get someone's attention.

v.walking with heavy, forceful steps that produce a loud sound. Often indicates anger, determination, or a desire to be noticed.


SIMPLE

The angry child is stomping around the room.

CONTEXTUAL

I could hear my upstairs neighbor stomping across the floor early every morning.

COMPLEX

The protesters were stomping through the city center, their rhythmic footsteps echoing against the tall glass buildings as they chanted for reform.

Usage

Often used with directional prepositions like 'around', 'through', or 'across'.

Real Madrid are the most high-profile of their four visitors, meaning Mourinho will return to his old stomping ground.

The Guardian· 27 Aug 2026

It’s understandable, but worries about superstar DJs stomping on the face of the pure rave experience are almost 30 years old now.

The Guardian· 10 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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