bromance

noun

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

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In fact, the shenanigans in Kiffin’s bromance with LSU only accentuate the historic hypocrisy of the sport, where coaches are forgiven – indeed, often lauded – for seeking greener pastures but players are criticized (and in the past were punished) for getting theirs. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 2 Dec. 2025 Shelton, who is known for his bromances, planted a kiss on former Voice coach Adam Levine's cheek during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in May 2023. Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 Or another Kim Jong Un-style DMZ-crossing bromance that gets us nowhere. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 Consider this bromance something to look forward to with a bunch of Broadway closures inevitable. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Nov. 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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