lover
noun
a person who is in love with another.
lover
1 American
[luhv-er]
/ ˈlʌv ər /
noun
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a person who is in love with another.
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a person who has a sexual or romantic relationship with another.
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a person with whom one conducts an extramarital sexual affair.
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a person who has a strong enjoyment or liking for something, as specified.
a lover of music.
- Synonyms:
- fan, enthusiast, devotee
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a person who loves, especially a person who has or shows a warm and general affectionate regard for others.
a lover of humankind.
Lover
2
American
[luhv-er]
/ ˈlʌv ər /
noun
lover
British
/ ˈlʌvə /
noun
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a person, now esp a man, who has an extramarital or premarital sexual relationship with another person
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(often plural) either of the two people involved in a love affair
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someone who loves a specified person or thing
a lover of music
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( in combination )
a music-lover
a cat-lover
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Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of lover
Example Sentences
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On Lover Girl, she practically scolds herself for being so reckless.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Along the way, she dips her toes into new sounds – from the soul-infused lead single Silver Lining to the lively Brazilian rhythms of Lover Girl.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
The Egyptian Lover wears a Margiela suit, David Yurman necklaces, stylist’s own shoes and sweater, and his own ring, hat and glasses.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
“Santa Barbara freaaaaaaaks,” the Egyptian Lover says into the mic.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
"Go on, then, Lover Boy," says the boy from District 2.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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