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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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 But a moment so special now in Knicks history didn’t stop a bromance display at the postgame podium. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 After the first look practice round, Magelsen and Burrup had a real first look, this time full of romance instead of bromance. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026 But the cracks are showing in this lopsided bromance. Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 May 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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