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

Then she and her boyfriend step back - off the edge and into the air.

From BBC

Rodrigo's boyfriend, actor Louis Partridge, was born and raised in London, but according to locals, has previously spent time in Llandudno with his Welsh family.

From BBC

I joined my local climbing gym, prepared to meet my future climber boyfriend.

From Los Angeles Times

After the Manchester attack and the sudden overdose of her off-and-on boyfriend and rapper Mac Miller, Grande shared a photo of her brain scan.

From Salon

Our version of her boyfriend is sort of an amalgamation of a few different relationships that she had in that time.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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