beau

[boh]

noun

plural

beaus, beaux 

1. a male lover or sweetheart.

2. a frequent and attentive male escort for a girl or woman.

3. a dandy; fop.

   Synonyms: coxcomb, dude, blade, swell, peacock

verb (used with object)

1. to escort (a girl or woman), as to a social gathering.

beau

/ bəʊ /

noun

1. a lover, sweetheart, or escort of a girl or woman

2. a man who is greatly concerned with his clothes and appearance; dandy

Other Word Forms

• beauish adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of beau¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from French, from Latin bellus “beautiful”

Word History and Origins

Origin of beau¹

C17: from French, from Old French biau , from Latin bellus handsome, charming

Example Sentences

Grant, also Reeves’ longtime friend and collaborator, said she shared the tender photo of her and her beau as a way to thank fans for their best wedding wishes.

From Los Angeles Times

Months into her relationship with Diggs, Cardi B told King she feels “very safe” with her new beau, who she says makes her feel “very confident and very strong.”

From Los Angeles Times

Of course, Swift and her beau announced Tuesday, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

From Los Angeles Times

After the tune, Swift retired to the balcony with her beau, an “insider” told People.

From Los Angeles Times

Though her wedding celebration was reported in May 2023, the Aussie performer married her beau officially on Dec. 28, 2022, according to documents filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• boyfriend 
• lover 
• paramour 
• suitor 
• sweetheart