romcom
noun
a romantic comedy.
rom-com
-
a variation of
romcom.
Example Sentences
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Amazon Prime has taken on the daunting task of reviving a much-beloved noughties rom-com.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
And if you’re up for a rom-com, there’s Voicemails for Isabelle, which is big on Netflix.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
Last month it introduced Reign, an umbrella brand for women’s sports projects such as a forthcoming podcast hosted by TikTok creator Coach Jackie J and “Courtside,” a women’s basketball rom-com in development.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
For a thrilling moment, the movie is a platonic rom-com about two dissatisfied artists coming together from opposite directions: Danny crumpling under mass scrutiny, Rick weary of obscurity.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Abby’s posted this epically long story from rehearsal, and it’s like a montage from a rom-com.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
