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 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 Broken into rough chapters, the HBO presentation begins with Van Zandt’s formative musical years in New Jersey, his bromance with Springsteen and the various characters and players that circled in and out of their respective endeavors. Brian Lowry, CNN, 22 June 2024 Reynolds and Jackman have also supplemented the movie’s promotional tour by hanging out in real life and affirming their bromance. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 21 June 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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Cite this Entry

“Bromance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bromance. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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