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

Johnny’s undercover mission leads to an unexpected bromance as he gets drawn into his target’s world of illicit thrills. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

But still, the friendship captured onscreen is true to life, and an interesting peek into one of Hollywood’s most enduring bromances. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026

At the high point of Clark and Floyd’s bromance — which is to say, before the fall — the men break into a perfectly, cringily endearing rehearsed rap. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Cubs fans and Sox fans may not get along, but Getz and Hoyer have a solid bromance going. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

blend of bro and romance entry 1

First Known Use

circa 2001, in the meaning defined above