a person who is in love with another.
a person who has a sexual or romantic relationship with another.
a person with whom one conducts an extramarital sexual affair.
a person who has a strong enjoyment or liking for something, as specified.
a lover of music.
a person who loves, especially a person who has or shows a warm and general affectionate regard for others.
a lover of humankind.
a person, now esp a man, who has an extramarital or premarital sexual relationship with another person
(often plural) either of the two people involved in a love affair
someone who loves a specified person or thing
a lover of music
( in combination )
a music-lover
a cat-lover
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“As a lover of sweet smells, I really enjoyed this cocoa-inspired scent. The cedar and sandalwood notes were stronger at the end and gave nice, beachy vibes.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Claw machine lover Neiki Lee carefully lowers the metal jaws of a crane with a joystick into a pool of prizes, only to have the small toy slip from its clutches again and again.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Like many a cat lover, Baseman whips out a phone to share videos of his beloved feline muses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Among its former residents were General Robert Ross, who orchestrated the burning of the White House in Washington DC in 1814; and Lady Hamilton, who was known as Admiral Nelson's lover.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
“So you’re an artist, a musician, a green thumb, a fish lover, and a reader?”
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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