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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Maintaining third spot was "The Drama," a romantic comedy in its second week starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson about a couple unraveling just before their wedding.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Take “Materialists,” a film that seemed like a fresh take on the 2000s-era romantic comedy thanks to its earliest teasers and trailers.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026
One of those sets was “When Harry Met Sally …,” the romantic comedy Rob Reiner was directing in New York, a film that would go on to become one of the era’s defining hits.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
It received mixed reviews, but earned the best box office opening ever for a romantic comedy in the UK and Ireland, according to Universal.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025
I explain the first hint I found last night, about the audition for a role in a romantic comedy.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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