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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Since Dylan's not there, what did you guys make of his bromance with Boston Rob? EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025 Yes, the boys went all out with a water slide, a hot-dog cart, a dunk tank, and our favorite bromances in matching couples’ costumes (Carl and Kyle as a hot dog and bun and Jesse and West as ketchup and mustard). Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025 Sweeney writes, directs, and stars in the film as Dennis, a conniving Portland twink who strikes up a bromance with Dylan O’Brien after infiltrating a support group for people who’ve lost their twin siblings. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025 But the company’s large swaths of investors seem more focused on CEO Elon Musk’s bromance with President Donald Trump than the troubling noises coming from the car company behind Musk’s fortune. Chris Isidore, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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