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
The film, which premiered January 9, nods to Rob Reiner’s canonical romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally.”
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026
His next movie was another one that nobody wanted, a romantic comedy in 1985 called “The Sure Thing” that was once again a critical darling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
It’s hands down the modern era’s sharpest and most honest romantic comedy, a perfectly aimed home run, and it’s no wonder he was advised to follow it up with another one just like it.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
They were far too busy watching the Paul and Engel romantic comedy.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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