bromance

noun

bro·​mance ˈbrō-ˌman(t)s 

: a close nonsexual friendship between men

bromantic

brō-ˈman-tik 

adjective

Examples of bromance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Damon, 55, opens up to PEOPLE about the pair’s famous bromance in this week’s cover story celebrating his new role in The Odyssey, the new epic film from Christopher Nolan. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

To celebrate his Good Will Hunting co-star’s turn as Greek warrior Odysseus after their four-decade-long bromance, Affleck coordinated with his 14-year-old son Samuel in dapper suits. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026

Team Goldman may also have hoped to mock Lander for his political bromance with Mandami. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026

Correctly intuiting that the bickering bromance between Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) is somewhat played out now after 30 years, Stanton puts Jessie (Joan Cusack) center stage this time. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

blend of bro and romance entry 1

First Known Use

circa 2001, in the meaning defined above