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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Published in 2020, Beach Read is a romantic comedy following January Andrews, a successful romance novelist who struggles with grief and writer’s block after her father’s death and the discovery of secrets he’s long kept hidden.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
From How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days to Bride Wars, Something Borrowed, and Fool’s Gold, Kate Hudson is known as the queen of the romantic comedy.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Heyward’s involvement suggests the film will aim for a blend of humor and heart — a hallmark of the best entries in the romantic comedy genre.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
As anyone who watches nineties-era romantic comedies knows, there’s a fine line between charming overtures and boneheaded actions that result in deep psychological wounds.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
From How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days to Bride Wars, Something Borrowed, and Fool’s Gold, Kate Hudson is known as the queen of the romantic comedy.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Heyward’s involvement suggests the film will aim for a blend of humor and heart — a hallmark of the best entries in the romantic comedy genre.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
As anyone who watches nineties-era romantic comedies knows, there’s a fine line between charming overtures and boneheaded actions that result in deep psychological wounds.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
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 23 Feb. 2026.
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