Romcom: meaning, definitions and examples

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romcom

[ ˈrɒmkɒm ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
romcom	As in first entry, commonly used in informal settings, written as a shorthand. Looking for a light-hearted romcom to cheer you up? We've watched almost every romcom on Netflix.
romantic comedy	A more formal term suitable for reviews, articles, or discussing the genre in general. The movie is a classic romantic comedy that appeals to a wide audience. She enjoys watching romantic comedies during her free time.
romantic comedy film	Typically used in more formal or academic discussions about movies, film genres, or when distinguishing from other types of media. The romantic comedy film received rave reviews for its witty dialogue and charming leads. They studied the structure of romantic comedy films in their film class.

Word

Description / Examples

romcom

As in first entry, commonly used in informal settings, written as a shorthand.

Looking for a light-hearted romcom to cheer you up?
We've watched almost every romcom on Netflix.

romantic comedy

A more formal term suitable for reviews, articles, or discussing the genre in general.

The movie is a classic romantic comedy that appeals to a wide audience.
She enjoys watching romantic comedies during her free time.

romantic comedy film

Typically used in more formal or academic discussions about movies, film genres, or when distinguishing from other types of media.

The romantic comedy film received rave reviews for its witty dialogue and charming leads.
They studied the structure of romantic comedy films in their film class.

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

Etymology

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.