bromance

noun

bro·​mance ˈbrō-ˌman(t)s How to pronounce bromance (audio)
: a close nonsexual friendship between men
bromantic adjective

Examples of bromance in a Sentence

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Two young men meet in a twin bereavement support group and form an unlikely bromance. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024 Jesse Eisenberg’s bromance dramedy, A Real Pain, which has been on a tear on the awards circuit, is hitting digital platforms Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home on Dec. 31. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024 Ishiba should focus more on building economic muscle at home than trying to strike up a bromance with Trump. William Pesek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Four Tet and Skrillex’s bromance continues, with the pair teaming up with British club don Champion and singer-rapper Naisha for a new song. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bromance 

Word History

Etymology

blend of bro and romance entry 1

First Known Use

circa 2001, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bromance was circa 2001

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“Bromance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bromance. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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