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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Yet, nothing exemplifies Trump’s fascination with autocrats more clearly than his bromance with Orbán, who has transformed Hungarian democracy into one-man rule. Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024 With Jimmy and Paul taking the central bromance spot in this episode, Brian needs other people to bounce off of during his own crisis. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024 Harry Styles bolstered his bromance with Alessandro Michele, but Kylie Jenner RSVPed non to Balmain, despite Olivier Rousteing designing an LBD emblazoned with her very bone structure. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024 That’s all here, along with a sentimental streak that represents something of an arc for what’s now a three-movie, two-character, one-body bromance. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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