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

It’s not surprising that Mr. Serrano found his way to Ms. Wilson, who, like Mr. Duncan, the author’s beau ideal of a player, “banks in beauty.”

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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.

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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.”

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

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

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Related Words

• boyfriend 
• lover 
• paramour 
• suitor 
• sweetheart