suitor

noun
UK: /ˈsuːtər/
US: /ˈsuːtər/

  1. A man who wants to marry a particular woman.

    1. He is a suitor for her hand in marriage.
    2. Several suitors sent her flowers hoping to win her affections.

  2. Someone who tries to get something, such as support, business, or a job, from a person or organization.

    1. The company has several suitors vying for its business.
    2. The project attracted many suitors eager to invest and participate in its development.

Synonyms

follower applicant petitioner

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suitor" in English means: A man who wants to marry a particular woman., Someone who tries to get something, such as support, business, or a job, from a person or organization..

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

Synonyms for "suitor": follower, applicant, petitioner.

Example usage of "suitor": "He is a suitor for her hand in marriage.". More examples on the page.