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torch song
noun
- a popular song concerned with unhappiness or failure in love.
torch song
noun
- a sentimental or romantic popular song, usually sung by a woman
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Derived Forms
- torch singer, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of torch song1
First recorded in 1925–30
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Word History and Origins
Origin of torch song1
C20: from the phrase to carry a torch for ( someone )
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Example Sentences
Even the track, a mesmerizing torch song called “Before I Ever Met You,” was only available via an obscure SoundCloud link.
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