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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Books are spread across several sub-genres like small-town romance, steamy romance, romantic comedy, fantasy romance, paranormal romance, science fiction, historical romance, sports romance, and so on.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Union carved out a niche in romantic comedies, starring in Two Can Play That Game (2001), Deliver Us from Eva (2003), and Breakin’ All the Rules (2004), in addition to action flicks like Cradle 2 the Grave (2003).
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The British romantic comedy, a continuation of the beloved franchise, has reached $191,408 in Korea since its midweek release.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
The project reunites Stimpson and Leclerc following their work together on several other recent holiday romantic comedies, including A Very Vermont Christmas, Letters to Santa, and A Cape Cod Christmas.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Union carved out a niche in romantic comedies, starring in Two Can Play That Game (2001), Deliver Us from Eva (2003), and Breakin’ All the Rules (2004), in addition to action flicks like Cradle 2 the Grave (2003).
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The British romantic comedy, a continuation of the beloved franchise, has reached $191,408 in Korea since its midweek release.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
The project reunites Stimpson and Leclerc following their work together on several other recent holiday romantic comedies, including A Very Vermont Christmas, Letters to Santa, and A Cape Cod Christmas.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Apr. 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 6 May. 2025.
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