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

Recent Examples on the Web Donald Trump‘s on-off bromance with Elon Musk appears to be very much on. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024 But the film is more interested in watching D and W settle into a bickering bromance that, at times, seems as teasingly homoerotic as the rivalry of Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist in Challengers. Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 Ah, the classic bromance conundrum — when your heart is torn between two loves: your spouse and your best bro. Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2024 Though the actor was there for his spouse’s big night, fans couldn't get over his epic bromance with his Deadpool & Wolverine costar Jackman, 55, whom Reynolds posed with. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bromance 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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