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Definition romance in British English

romance noun

noun
/rəʊˈmæns/
Example

a holiday romance with a happy ending

Example

Elaine and Michael married after a whirlwind romance.

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1.1

the feelings or behaviour typical of people who love each other

Example

She wasn't in a mood for romance.

Example

Despite the age gap, romance blossomed (=developed).

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2

a book or film about a romantic relationship

Example

a historical romance set in India

Example

writers of romance

3

a feeling of excitement that you get from new and slightly dangerous experiences

Example

the romance of travel

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3.1

exciting and dangerous experiences, especially the experiences of knights and damsels in the Middle Ages

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Definition romance in British English