a sentimental popular song of unrequited or unhappy love
Origin of torch song
from phrase carry a torch for: see torchtorch song
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torch song
noun
A sentimental love song, typically one in which the singer laments an unrequited love.
Related Forms:
- torch singer
noun
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Noun
(plural torch songs)
- A song, often sentimental, lamenting an unrequited love; normally sung by a woman.
Origin
From carry a torch for (“harbor feelings for").
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