romantic comedy

noun

1. a light and humorous movie, play, etc., whose central plot is a happy love story.

2. a genre of comedy represented by such works.

Word History and Origins

Origin of romantic comedy¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

Keaton’s role in Woody Allen’s 1977 romantic comedy was written just for her.

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Keaton again paired with Jack Nicholson in this 2003 romantic comedy about a pair of mismatched professionals who fall in love in late middle age despite their best efforts to the contrary.

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Diane Keaton, the actor who made film history — and won an Oscar — as the title character in Woody Allen’s beloved 1977 romantic comedy “Annie Hall,” died Saturday.

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Keaton made her film debut in the 1970 romantic comedy Lovers and Other Strangers.

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He also starred in the widely panned 1986 romantic comedy “Legal Eagles” with Debra Winger and Darryl Hannah.

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