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 That’s all here, along with a sentimental streak that represents something of an arc for what’s now a three-movie, two-character, one-body bromance. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024 Additionally, as Deadline exclusively reported, Harris’ VP nominee Gov. Tim Walz taped a session on Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett’s bromance podcast Smartless that is scheduled to post in the next week or so. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024 The ballad is the perfect homage to the bromance that blossoms between Deadpool and Wolverine in the film — and the one that's long existed between Reynolds and his pal Jackman in real life. Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 The best buds, who met as kids in Boston, have been friends for four decades Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have one of Hollywood's greatest bromances. Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bromance 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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