boyfriend

[boi-frend]

noun

1. a frequent or favorite male companion; beau.

2. a male friend.

3. a male lover.

adjective

1. pertaining to or noting clothing and accessories for women that are inspired by men's fashions.

   roomy and comfortable boyfriend jeans;

   an oversize boyfriend watch.

boyfriend

/ ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd /

noun

1. a male friend with whom a person is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart or lover

Word History and Origins

Origin of boyfriend¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; boy + friend

Example Sentences

Grace De Mars, a 21-year-old senior at California Baptist University who attended the conference, recently got engaged to her high school boyfriend.

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I first moved there after college to pursue acting and live with my mogul-wannabe boyfriend.

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When police arrived Colville confirmed she was the driver and said her boyfriend Reece Williams was in the car along with her friends.

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Beverley left the residence to follow the boyfriend, according to the affidavit.

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Michael stared absently at Ricki Lake as she interviewed a couple about the boyfriend’s roving eye.

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Related Words

• beau 
• companion 
• friend 
• partner 
• suitor 
• sweetheart 
• young man