romantic comedy
Americannoun
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romantic comedies
plural
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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.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of romantic comedy
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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Its closest resemblance is to Wain’s 2014 romantic comedy parody, “They Came Together,” which, despite having no shortage of memorable one-liners, functions best as a whole.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Professional arcs not entirely aside, this is a romantic comedy, full of meet cutes and related tropes, where love rules; no one’s got it, everyone’s looking for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Fifth place went to "The Drama," A24's romantic comedy with a dark twist starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson about a couple unraveling just before their wedding.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026
A24's latest dark romantic comedy, The Drama, sees Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play Emma and Charlie, a soon-to-be married couple whose relationship is tested after a surprise revelation in the days before their wedding.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
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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