romance
Translation
romance, love affair, romantic story
Examples
Their office romance was a secret.
Their office romance was a secret.
She loves reading historical romances.
She loves reading historical romances.
There's no romance in their marriage anymore.
There's no romance in their marriage anymore.
Grammar Patterns
a romance ((between sb.)) a love affair between people Their romance blossomed over the summer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: love affair, relationship, passion
Etymology
From Old French 'romanz' (the vernacular language), referring to tales written in it, often about chivalry and love.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Rome' and the 'Romance' languages, where many love stories originated.