boyfriend

noun
UK: /ˈbɔɪfrend/
US: /ˈbɔɪfrend/

  1. A male person who someone is having a romantic relationship with.

    1. She is happy with her boyfriend. [ ] [ ]
    2. My boyfriend and I are going to see a movie this weekend which should be fun. [ ] [ ]

  2. A male friend or companion (less common, but still used).

    1. He's just a boyfriend from school. [ ] [ ]
    2. I introduced my boyfriend, John, to my parents during the holidays. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lover beau partner sweetheart

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "boyfriend" in English means: A male person who someone is having a romantic relationship with., A male friend or companion (less common, but still used)..

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

Synonyms for "boyfriend": lover, beau, partner, sweetheart.

Example usage of "boyfriend": "She is happy with her boyfriend.". More examples on the page.