noun
bromance
BROH-mans
Bromance (noun) means a close, non-romantic friendship between two men. Example: “The two co-stars developed a real bromance while filming.”
noun
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A close, non-romantic friendship between two men.
"Bromance—Romance between bros. Example: ‘It looks like there's a bit of bromance between Ryan and Matt.’"
— , WORD (2001)
"The two co-stars developed a real bromance while filming."
How to use bromance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tight, affectionate friendship between two guys, with no romantic or sexual element.
When to use it
Informal and often used humorously.
Common pairings
have a bromance
bromance with
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Word forms
- Plural
- bromances
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Etymology
A blend of "bro" and "romance," coined in the 1990s by an American skateboard-magazine editor to describe the close bonds between skaters who spent all their time together.
Class of 1990
bromance joined the language around 1990.
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Rhymes for bromance
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What does “bromance” mean?
The word “bromance” means a close, non-romantic friendship between two men.
How do you pronounce “bromance”?
“Bromance” is pronounced BROH-mans (/ˈbɹoʊmæns/ in IPA).
How do you use “bromance” in a sentence?
Here is “bromance” used in a sentence: “The two co-stars developed a real bromance while filming.”
What part of speech is “bromance”?
“Bromance” is a noun.
Where does the word “bromance” come from?
The word “bromance” dates back to around 1990. A blend of "bro" and "romance," coined in the 1990s by an American skateboard-magazine editor to describe the close bonds between skaters who spent all their time together.
