romantic encounter

noun

: a brief romantic relationship
They had a romantic encounter several years ago.

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The lyrics told the story of a romantic encounter between two rodents named Susie and Sam. — Susan Page, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 The saucy track bemoans a 335-day dry spell since her last romantic encounter, with double entendres aplenty. — Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026 Plus an insidiously wacky Goldblum, a PG romantic encounter, a teensy bit of body horror, and a pair of very in-demand shoes. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Authorities say that Ladwig invited Grimsley to her home for a romantic encounter and that things got violent during their interaction. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for romantic encounter

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“Romantic encounter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20encounter. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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