English Explanatory Dictionary

Romeo and Juliet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A pair of lovers, particularly if they are young, visibly enamored, and come from families or groups that are on opposing sides of a dispute.

Word forms

Romeo and Juliet Romeo & Juliet

Etymology

From a tragedy, written by Shakespeare, about two young lovers named Romeo and Juliet whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families.

Derived words

Romeo and Juliet clause Romeo and Juliet couple Romeo and Juliet-esque Romeo and Juliet law
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