romcom

or rom-com

[ rom-kom ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a romantic comedy.

romcom

/ ˈrɒmˌkɒm /

noun

1. informal.
   a film or television comedy based around the romantic relationships of the characters

Word History and Origins

Origin of romcom¹

By shortening

Word History and Origins

Origin of romcom¹

C20: rom ( antic ) + com ( edy )

Example Sentences

This expectation seemed all but confirmed when Eichner announced the casting of actor Luke Macfarlane – known for playing handsome hunks in the very romcoms his movie would presumably be sending up – as his love interest.

From Washington Blade

Despite the somewhat gloomy set of circumstances that lead into its premise, “My Best Part” is not a heavy affair — at least, not all the time — but aims at the sort of quirky, lighthearted approach favored by most contemporary romcoms.

From Washington Blade

There are also a plethora of same-sex romcoms, a notable increase in diversity among the leading players, and at least one high-profile title that hopes to help Hollywood make its tradition of bi-erasure a thing of the past.

From Washington Blade

Directed by Michael Dowse, What If, in select theaters Aug. 8, sees Radcliffe tackle his most “adult” role to date: romcom lead.

From The Daily Beast

They Came Together is a compendium of every romcom cliché known to man.

From The Daily Beast