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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Here’s a first look at Emilia Clarke (Game Of Thrones) and Edgar Ramírez (Emilia Perez) in romantic comedy-drama Next Life, written and directed by Drake Doremus (Like Crazy).
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The two actors also reunited at the premiere of Prinze's 2022 Netflix film Christmas with You; a romantic comedy that marked his return to the genre after a decade-long hiatus.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Originally set to be a romantic comedy with a modest budget of $2 million, Coppola's vision for the movie greatly expanded during the production, which led to skyrocketing costs.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The two actors also reunited at the premiere of Prinze's 2022 Netflix film Christmas with You; a romantic comedy that marked his return to the genre after a decade-long hiatus.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Originally set to be a romantic comedy with a modest budget of $2 million, Coppola's vision for the movie greatly expanded during the production, which led to skyrocketing costs.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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 13 Nov. 2025.
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