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

While much is at stake for their respective national teams in pursuit of securing the trophy, fans will be looking out for their bromance on the pitch. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 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

But the cracks are showing in this lopsided bromance. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

blend of bro and romance entry 1

First Known Use

circa 2001, in the meaning defined above