romantic comedy
noun
plural romantic comedies
: a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship
This brings us to romantic comedies. … They make money, spawn franchises, and are popular in books, movies, and on television. Sexual tension is fun to watch, and we like rooting for a will-they-won't-they couple.—
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also
: this style or genre of work
an actor with a talent for romantic comedy
called also rom-com
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In a move somewhat at odds with the content of the film, A24 spent weeks marketing The Drama as more of a romantic comedy, making the film seem like something in the vein of last spring’s Materialists (which itself can only tenuously be described as a rom-com).
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
Comedies in general, and romantic comedies specifically, have been released primarily on streaming platforms in recent years.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
The 1988 romantic comedy Crossing Delancey featured pickles prominently, as the protagonist wrestles with her Jewish heritage and her feelings for a charming pickle vendor, highlighting how pickles can serve as both a cultural touchstone and a source of humor.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
The idyllic setting notably had a memorable role in the romantic comedy Book Club as the Arizona ranch of Andy Garcia (Diane Keaton’s boyfriend, Mitchell) in the 2018 film.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
Comedies in general, and romantic comedies specifically, have been released primarily on streaming platforms in recent years.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
The 1988 romantic comedy Crossing Delancey featured pickles prominently, as the protagonist wrestles with her Jewish heritage and her feelings for a charming pickle vendor, highlighting how pickles can serve as both a cultural touchstone and a source of humor.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
The idyllic setting notably had a memorable role in the romantic comedy Book Club as the Arizona ranch of Andy Garcia (Diane Keaton’s boyfriend, Mitchell) in the 2018 film.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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