boyfriend
noun
boy·friend
ˈbȯi-ˌfrend 
1
: a male friend
2
: a frequent or regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship
Examples of boyfriend in a Sentence
My boyfriend and I have only been dating for a couple of months.
her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 19 July 2025
The rapper arrived at her first Pete and Thomas Foundation gala with her new boyfriend and a classic beauty look.
—Essence, 18 July 2025
The story follows a pair of unlikely partners—Claire (Barbara Harris), a fake psychic, and her con-man boyfriend George (Bruce Dern)—who are hired to locate an heir whose wealthy aunt has mysteriously disappeared.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Lawson was tried alongside Rogers’ boyfriend, Brooks Houck.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boyfriend. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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boyfriend
noun
boy·friend
ˈbȯi-ˌfrend
1
: a male friend
2
: a frequent or regular male companion in a romantic relationship
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