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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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Jan. 2025
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—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025
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—Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Ainsley brings along her boyfriend, Dakota (Drake Rodger), who is wearing an orange and black varsity jacket.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Jan. 2025
Taylor Swift came out to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce’s crucial play-offs match with the Kansas City Chiefs, who were up against the Houston Texans.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025
The fashion influencer’s boyfriend, tennis pro Taylor Fritz, was knocked out of the Grand Slam tournament after his defeat by French player Gaël Monfils.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boyfriend. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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