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

Recent Examples on the Web In separate interviews, Lucas and Ivers seem to have something of a creative bromance going on, though perhaps neither is quite aware of it. Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024 This smooth relationship between the two has contributed to confidence among investors and share price gains for both—Meta is up 42% in the year to date—meaning the multibillion-dollar bromance may go far deeper than outerwear. Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024 So the real relationship that develops in this particular movie is the bromance between Trapper and Brian Tyree Henry’s Bernie, who was also in the previous installment. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024 The bromance is a true, two-way street, however, as Kravitz was equally as complimentary about Momoa in his PEOPLE cover story last month. Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 This wordless bromance between a dog and a robot is anything but simple. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Draymond Green’s long-gestating bromance with LeBron James took a more direct turn in the hours before the NBA trade deadline. Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024 Cohen and Mayer notoriously share a bromance that goes way back, including road trips, serenades, and yes, kind words at public events. EW.com, 30 Jan. 2024 Soon after his arrival, a chance meeting with an ambitious Chinese immigrant named King-Lu (Orion Lee) leads to a frontier bromance for the ages. Katie Rife, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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