Romance Definition & Meaning
romance
- adjective
- relating to languages derived from Latin; "Romance languages"
- noun
- a relationship between two lovers
- an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure)
- the group of languages derived from Latin
- a story dealing with love
- a novel dealing with idealized events remote from everyday life
- verb
- make amorous advances towards; "John is courting Mary"
- have a love affair with
- talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women"
- tell romantic or exaggerated lies; "This author romanced his trip to an exotic country"
"Romance" in song lyrics
See how romance is used in real songs:
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"Who wanna blow me, cuz I don't got time for romance"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Shawn Wigs — Drop! -
"Get, beyond the sweet romance"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 f/ Janelle Renee — More Go -
"I just wants to bone ya, no time to romance"
4 Deep — I Don't Luv Ya
Words that rhyme with romance
Usage tips for "romance"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "romance" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for romance to find words that pair well.