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 And as if Jackman joining Ryan for the prank wasn’t hilarious enough, the pair kept their bromance going that evening when Jackman also attended the New York City premiere and walked the carpet for the event. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024 After all, Spider-Man has joined forces with both characters in the comics, first hanging with Logan in the 2011 limited series Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine and later spinning up a hilarious bromance with the Merc with a Mouth in the long-running Spider-Man/Deadpool. EW.com, 26 July 2024 Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are keeping their onscreen bromance going with a whole new genre. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 July 2024 Trump’s bromance with Putin is well-documented, if a bit one-sided. Syl Sobel, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 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 19 Aug. 2024.

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