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

A close, non-romantic friendship between two men.

"The two co-stars developed a real bromance while filming."

How to use bromance

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

bromances plural

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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.

· First attested 1990

Class of 1990 bromance joined the language around 1990.

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Rhymes for bromance

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Frequently asked questions

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.