romantic comedy
noun
plural romantic comedies
: a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship
This brings us to romantic comedies. … They make money, spawn franchises, and are popular in books, movies, and on television. Sexual tension is fun to watch, and we like rooting for a will-they-won't-they couple.—
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also
: this style or genre of work
an actor with a talent for romantic comedy
called also rom-com
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But while everybody wanted a piece of Netflix's electric romantic comedy starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell when its first season debuted to acclaim in 2024, Season 2 falls distinctly short.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Nikki Glaser and Judd Apatow are reuniting with Universal Pictures for a new romantic comedy feature.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Rehmeier’s previous films include the punk rock romantic comedy Dinner In America, which also starred Gallner, and Snack Shack.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
The project was greenlit during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a moment when movie musicals were considered risky, and romantic comedies had fallen out of favor.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Nikki Glaser and Judd Apatow are reuniting with Universal Pictures for a new romantic comedy feature.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Rehmeier’s previous films include the punk rock romantic comedy Dinner In America, which also starred Gallner, and Snack Shack.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
The project was greenlit during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a moment when movie musicals were considered risky, and romantic comedies had fallen out of favor.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for romantic comedy
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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