beau

[ boh ]

noun

, plural beaus [bohz], beaux [bohz, boh].

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 Words From

• beauish 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

Biden was largely drawn to Harris because she and his late son, Beau, were close allies when both were state attorneys general.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite these alarming numbers, some law enforcement leaders say the raids are barely slowing the black market — which, according to a study by Beau Whitney, founder of cannabis economics research firm Whitney Economics, makes up more than half the state’s marijuana sales.

From Los Angeles Times

CNN reported on Tuesday that Nuzzi is taking her former beau to court, accusing him of hacking her personal devices, shopping stories of her affair around to news organizations, and tipping off New York magazine.

From Salon

She ran after Rayne Beau, leaving the truck door open and the other cat behind.

From Los Angeles Times

She called them and asked if they had Rayne Beau.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• boyfriend
• lover
• paramour
• suitor
• sweetheart