bromance

noun
bro·​mance | \ ˈbrō-ˌman(t)s How to pronounce bromance (audio) \

Definition of bromance

: a close nonsexual friendship between men

Other Words from bromance

bromantic \ brō-​ˈman-​tik How to pronounce bromance (audio) \ adjective

Examples of bromance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Throughout Stranger Things 4, though, his relationship with Hopper goes from guard-and-prisoner to a serious bromance ridden with the anxieties that come with survival. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 2 June 2022 But Kai’s most elaborate billionaire bromance has been with Mark Zuckerberg. William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022 The three-hour-plus, Indian historical action blockbuster set in the 1920s is bursting with flying motorcycles, flaming arrows, brooding bromance and physics-defying heroics. Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022 The funny moment gave fans insight into the country stars' bromance. Katherine Tinsley, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2022 Bombardier launched its 100th Global 7500 yesterday at its Dorval, Quebec headquarters at a ceremony that was equal parts Ted Talk, Oscar night and bromance. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2022 In a new interview with Vanity Fair, the Mr. Darcys opened up about their off-screen bromance and love for each other. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 17 May 2022 If anything, Thor looks up to Quill in what could be a great MCU bromance. Chris Smith, BGR, 19 Apr. 2022 Lydia was voted out after targeting new alliance member Jonathan Young, thanks to Jonathan's buddy Omar Zaheer then flipping the script to save his bromance partner. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2022 See More

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First Known Use of bromance

circa 2001, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bromance

blend of bro and romance entry 1

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The first known use of bromance was circa 2001

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Last Updated

16 Jun 2022

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“Bromance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bromance. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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