Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
red-rover
noun
/ˈrɛd ˈroʊvər/
Definition
A children’s game in which players form two lines and call a player from the opposing line to join their side.
Examples
- We played red-rover at the park during recess.
- The kids yelled, ‘Red-rover, red-rover, send Tommy right over!’ as they tried to get more players on their team.
Meaning
In this game, players call out a name, inviting that person to run through the lines to join their team, usually after chanting a rhyme or phrase.
Synonyms
- Red Rover (alternate spelling)
- Rover, as used in informal play contexts
