Romcom: meaning, definitions and examples

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romcom

 

[ ˈrɒmkɒm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movie genre

A romantic comedy, also known as romcom, is a genre of film that combines elements of romance and comedy. Typically, these movies feature a love story that is light-hearted, humorous, and has a happy ending. Romcoms often explore themes of love, relationships, and personal growth.

Synonyms

romantic comedy, romantic comedy film

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys watching romcoms on a cozy night in.
  • The new romcom at the cinema is getting great reviews.

Translations

Translations of the word "romcom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comédia romântica

🇮🇳 रोमांटिक कॉमेडी

🇩🇪 romantische Komödie

🇮🇩 komedi romantis

🇺🇦 ромком

🇵🇱 komedia romantyczna

🇯🇵 ロマンティック・コメディ

🇫🇷 comédie romantique

🇪🇸 comedia romántica

🇹🇷 romantik komedi

🇰🇷 로맨틱 코미디

🇸🇦 كوميديا رومانسية

🇨🇿 romantická komedie

🇸🇰 romantická komédia

🇨🇳 浪漫喜剧

🇸🇮 romantična komedija

🇮🇸 rómantísk gamanmynd

🇰🇿 романтикалық комедия

🇬🇪 რომანტიკული კომედია

🇦🇿 romantik komediya

🇲🇽 comedia romántica

Word origin

The term 'romcom' is a blend of 'romantic' and 'comedy', reflecting the dual nature of the genre. Romantic comedies have been popular in cinema for decades, providing audiences with a mix of love, laughter, and feel-good moments. The genre often portrays relationships in a light-hearted and entertaining way, appealing to a wide range of viewers.