beau

noun
UK: /bəʊ/
US: /boʊ/

  1. A boyfriend or male admirer, especially one who is attentive and fashionable.

    1. He is her new beau. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her beau sent her flowers for her birthday, which was very thoughtful. [ ] [ ]

  2. A frequent male companion; a sweetheart.

    1. She introduced her beau. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the summer she met a charming beau who would change her life. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

boyfriend suitor sweetheart

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "beau" in English means: A boyfriend or male admirer, especially one who is attentive and fashionable., A frequent male companion; a sweetheart..

The phonetic transcription of "beau" is /bəʊ/ in British English and /boʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "beau": boyfriend, suitor, sweetheart.

Example usage of "beau": "He is her new beau.". More examples on the page.