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Definition of romcom

romcom

/ˈrɑːmˌkɑːm/
rom · com
Plural:romcoms
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romcom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A film, television show, play, or novel that deals with romantic love in a light, humorous way; a romantic comedy.

Example

"After a stressful week at work, they decided to relax on Friday night by watching a classic 1990s romcom."

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• Nearby Words

romanticist
romanticization
romanticize
romcom
rome
romeo
romneya

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1970s as a syllabic blend (portmanteau) of the words 'romantic' and 'comedy'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Romcom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/romcom
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