lover

noun
UK: /ˈlʌv.ər/
US: /ˈlʌv.ɚ/

  1. A person who loves someone else.

    1. He is her lover. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a book lover, she always has a novel by her side on every journey. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone having a sexual relationship with another person, especially someone they are not married to.

    1. She met her lover. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scandal involved a prominent politician and his secret lover. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person who likes or enjoys something very much.

    1. I'm a music lover. [ ] [ ]
    2. He has always been a passionate lover of classical music and the arts in general. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fan girlfriend enthusiast partner boyfriend
lover verb

  1. To enjoy or appreciate something greatly.

    1. I lover chocolate. [ ] [ ]
    2. She lovers the peace and quiet of the countryside. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lover" in English means: A person who loves someone else., Someone having a sexual relationship with another person, especially someone they are not married to., A person who likes or enjoys something very much..

The phonetic transcription of "lover" is /ˈlʌv.ər/ in British English and /ˈlʌv.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lover": fan, girlfriend, enthusiast, partner, boyfriend.

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