romantic comedy
Americannoun
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a light and humorous movie, play, etc., whose central plot is a happy love story.
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a genre of comedy represented by such works.
Etymology
Origin of romantic comedy
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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Media company Run-A-Muck has announced that it is developing “Courtside,” a sports romantic comedy set in the world of professional basketball.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
She also could not recall the backlash in 2018 when she made comments about being the "first ever plus-sized girl" to star in a romantic comedy, after Chrysanthou raised it.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research called it a "fair opening" for the original romantic comedy, which was shot on Italy's Amalfi coast.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Starring Herbert Marshall, Miriam Hopkins and Kay Francis, the director’s 1932 film is the first great romantic comedy of the sound era.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
A romantic comedy or whatever they call it.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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