Meaning & use
rom-com
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a romantic comedy; a film or television show that combines a love story with humor.
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They watched a classic rom-com about two rivals who fall in love.
Critics praised the film for reviving the tired rom-com genre.
A note on using this word
An informal blend of 'romantic' and 'comedy' that has become established enough to appear in major dictionaries.
Words with a similar meaning
romantic comedy
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