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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Instead of taking a turn for the romantic, the two leaned hard into bromance as half of a quartet of dudes who were absolutely thrilled to be ice skating together at Rockefeller Center during a very wholesome bachelor party. Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 1 Mar. 2026 Rick Devins and Christian have an immediate bromance. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026 Their bromance reaches a fever pitch when Sloan begins believing that Shepherd is trying to poach Avery for neurosurgery. Melina Khan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 But in San Francisco Giants camp, there’s a rekindling bromance. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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