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boyfriend


boy·friend

noun \ˈbi-ˌfrend\

Definition of BOYFRIEND

1
: a male friend
2
: a frequent or regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship

Examples of BOYFRIEND

  1. My boyfriend and I have only been dating for a couple of months.
  2. <her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day>

First Known Use of BOYFRIEND

1845

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