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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Sandra Birchmore was 23 and pregnant in 2021 when she was allegedly murdered by her married cop boyfriend, Matthew Farwell.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The guest list reflected Madonna’s enduring crossover pull, drawing daughter Lourdes Leon, boyfriend Akeem Morris, Cara Delevingne, Tom Daley, Tori Spelling, Lily Allen, Sky Ferreira, Addison Rae, Kali Uchis, Lola Young and Vivian Jenna Wilson.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
When the boyfriend returned, Delgado-Cordoba got back in the driver’s seat and drove away with the woman still inside.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Clark, 24, posted a heartfelt message to Instagram to celebrate her three-year anniversary with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The guest list reflected Madonna’s enduring crossover pull, drawing daughter Lourdes Leon, boyfriend Akeem Morris, Cara Delevingne, Tom Daley, Tori Spelling, Lily Allen, Sky Ferreira, Addison Rae, Kali Uchis, Lola Young and Vivian Jenna Wilson.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
When the boyfriend returned, Delgado-Cordoba got back in the driver’s seat and drove away with the woman still inside.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Clark, 24, posted a heartfelt message to Instagram to celebrate her three-year anniversary with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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 29 Apr. 2026.
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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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