1
a
: a person in love
b
lovers plural
: two persons in love with each other
2
: an affectionate or benevolent friend
3
: devotee
a lover of mystery novels
a lover of nature
4
a
: paramour
Her husband found a love letter from her lover.
b
: a person with whom one has sexual relations
He was her first lover.
Examples of lover in a Sentence
His wife accused him of having a secret lover.
She left her husband and ran away with her lover.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Today, Travelers Rest still lives up to its name, serving as a haven for nature lovers, food enthusiasts, and those seeking adventure.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
For the generation-defining composition to manage such a showing on a sales list, instead of a streaming roster, shows a certain kind of dedication among casual listeners and longtime lovers of all things Eminem.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
For nature lovers, winter provides the chance to glimpse majestic eagles soaring over the lakes from Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District's heated eagle-viewing facility—plus, Lake Ogallala will be prime for ice fishing, especially for trout.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lover. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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