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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Heyward’s involvement suggests the film will aim for a blend of humor and heart — a hallmark of the best entries in the romantic comedy genre.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The honor will also mark the 30th anniversary of the seminal romantic comedy Waiting to Exhale, which starred Devine alongside Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, and Wendell Pierce.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
As anyone who watches nineties-era romantic comedies knows, there’s a fine line between charming overtures and boneheaded actions that result in deep psychological wounds.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The Lobster is one of the most original romantic comedies, and will live in your brain rent-free for weeks after watching.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The honor will also mark the 30th anniversary of the seminal romantic comedy Waiting to Exhale, which starred Devine alongside Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, and Wendell Pierce.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
As anyone who watches nineties-era romantic comedies knows, there’s a fine line between charming overtures and boneheaded actions that result in deep psychological wounds.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The Lobster is one of the most original romantic comedies, and will live in your brain rent-free for weeks after watching.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for romantic comedy
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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