boyfriend
noun
boy·friend
ˈbȯi-ˌfrend 
1
: a male friend
2
: a frequent or regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship
Examples of boyfriend in a Sentence
My boyfriend and I have only been dating for a couple of months.
her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day
Recent Examples on the Web
My siblings have boyfriends and girlfriends, and get to go places.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
The Grammy winner’s bronzy glow could certainly be attributed to a spray tan, but the superstar has been catching some sun while vacationing in the Bahamas with her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The boyfriend told police the two had argued and Tutor had left their nearby motel room.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
And during the latest episode of her podcast, Cavallari, 37, admitted things are getting serious with her 24-year-old boyfriend.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
After waiting for about five minutes, Doja’s boyfriend came out, recognizing me from TikTok.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Julia Aoun drove up from Long Beach to catch the show with her boyfriend, who is a fan of the bands.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Previous reader questions have been about worries for a daughter dating someone much older, finding hope after being cheated on and whether a boyfriend’s disdain for dogs is a dealbreaker.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
America's boyfriend, 54, has a touch of gray in his beard now, only deepening his universal appeal.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
The Grammy winner’s bronzy glow could certainly be attributed to a spray tan, but the superstar has been catching some sun while vacationing in the Bahamas with her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The boyfriend told police the two had argued and Tutor had left their nearby motel room.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
And during the latest episode of her podcast, Cavallari, 37, admitted things are getting serious with her 24-year-old boyfriend.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
After waiting for about five minutes, Doja’s boyfriend came out, recognizing me from TikTok.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Julia Aoun drove up from Long Beach to catch the show with her boyfriend, who is a fan of the bands.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Previous reader questions have been about worries for a daughter dating someone much older, finding hope after being cheated on and whether a boyfriend’s disdain for dogs is a dealbreaker.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
America's boyfriend, 54, has a touch of gray in his beard now, only deepening his universal appeal.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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boyfriend
noun
boy·friend
ˈbȯi-ˌfrend
1
: a male friend
2
: a frequent or regular male companion in a romantic relationship
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