boyfriend
noun
boy·friend
ˈbȯi-ˌfrend 
1
: a frequent or regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship
2
usually boy friend dated
: a friend who is a boy
often, specifically
: a male friend from childhood
… was a boy friend of [Abraham] Lincoln in Kentucky … —
Joseph Medill, quoted in McClure's Magazine
Joseph Medill, quoted in McClure's Magazine 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
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
At the time, Aniston paid tribute to her boyfriend in honor of his 50th birthday by sharing a cozy snap of them together.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston proved following trends doesn't have to look trendy during her latest outing with boyfriend Jim Curtis.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Nov. 2025
She’s been accused of hiring an actor to play her boyfriend on the show, faking her divorce, and — worst of all — having bad breath.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for boyfriend
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boyfriend. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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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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