Romance
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love, or a love affair. It can also refer to a genre of literature or the act of courting someone romantically.
“Their whirlwind romance began on a Mediterranean cruise and led to marriage within six months.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rəˈmæns/
Syllables
ro·mance
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Wordle
Contains R, O, M, A pattern; -ANCE ending is common
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; versatile word with good letter distribution
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