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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Does Celine Song want to bring back the romantic comedy?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 8 May 2025
May 7th Overall, Netflix held 10 of the top 20 spots (including top 10 occupants Lyle & Erik Menendez Story, Zero Day and the romantic comedy Nobody Wants This).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Bullock, on the other hand, once a romantic comedy darling and Hollywood staple, has retreated from the spotlight in recent years, appearing less on the talk show circuit and taking roles sparingly.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The teen romantic comedy in which Ledger starred alongside Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Larisa Oleynik became a cult classic, and Junger wants to revisit its universe.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 8 May 2025
May 7th Overall, Netflix held 10 of the top 20 spots (including top 10 occupants Lyle & Erik Menendez Story, Zero Day and the romantic comedy Nobody Wants This).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Bullock, on the other hand, once a romantic comedy darling and Hollywood staple, has retreated from the spotlight in recent years, appearing less on the talk show circuit and taking roles sparingly.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The teen romantic comedy in which Ledger starred alongside Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Larisa Oleynik became a cult classic, and Junger wants to revisit its universe.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 May 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 15 May. 2025.
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