pretend-romance
nounUK /prɪˈtɛnd rəʊˈmæns/
US /prɪˈtɛnd roʊˈmæns/
A pretend-romance is when two people act like they are in love, but they are only pretending.
The two actors had a pretend-romance on the show, but they were just friends in real life.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A publicity stunt in which celebrities pretend to date to get attention.
The singers' pretend-romance was just a way to promote their new album.
3. A game children play where they act like a couple.
The kids had a pretend-romance at recess, holding hands and calling each other sweetheart.
4. A story or plot device where characters fake being in love.
Her favorite book is a pretend-romance about a prince and a commoner.