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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For Cooper, there’s not other guy but Arnett to play the lead, the duo have a longtime bromance. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025 Plus, the two heads of state are locked in an intercontinental bromance. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 While Annie seemed like the odd duck out, her closest, idol-holding ally Alex seemed to be considering Sophi as his target, with the goal of taking out his bromance Jake’s other bestie. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2025 The relationships that Mark forms in the course of his career are similarly simplified—principally, his hearty bromance with Mark Coleman (Ryan Bader), who is first his trainer and then, entering the circuit himself, a competitor. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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