torch song
noun
a popular song concerned with unhappiness or failure in love.
Origin of torch song
1First recorded in 1925–30
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How to use torch song in a sentence
Even the track, a mesmerizing torch song called “Before I Ever Met You,” was only available via an obscure SoundCloud link.
British Dictionary definitions for torch song
torch song
noun
a sentimental or romantic popular song, usually sung by a woman
Origin of torch song
1C20: from the phrase to carry a torch for (someone)
Derived forms of torch song
- torch singer, noun
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