romcom

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UK/ˈɹɒmˌkɒm/US/ˈɹɑmˌkɑm/

noun

Syllabic abbreviation of romantic comedy.

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romedy
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Meanings

nounromcom (plural romcoms)

plural romcoms · alternative rom-com · alternative rom com

  1. broadcastingSyllabic abbreviation of romantic comedy.

    Synonyms: romedy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSyllabic abbreviation of romantic comedy.

Similar
romedy
Also see
romantic comedyromedy

Origin

Syllabic abbreviation of romantic comedy. The morphology is generally agreed to be inspired by the earlier sitcom, which see for more.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Morcom
Cite this entry
APA

romcom. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/romcom

MLA

“romcom.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/romcom. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “romcom,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/romcom.

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