torch song
torch song
nounDefinition of TORCH SONG
: a popular sentimental song of unrequited love
See Origin of TORCH SONG
from the phrase to carry a torch for (to be in love)
First Known Use: 1930
Rhymes with TORCH SONG
agelong, along, art song, barong, belong, biltong, birdsong, chaise longue, daylong, ding-dong, diphthong, dugong, endlong, erelong, fight song, folk song, furlong, Geelong, Haiphong, headlong, headstrong, Hong Kong, hour-long, kampong, lifelong, livelong, Mekong, monthlong, nightlong, oblong, oolong, part-song, Ping-Pong, plainsong, prolong, sarong, Shandong, shout song, sidelong, singsong, so long, souchong, swan song, theme song, weeklong, work song, yearlong
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