lover

noun

lov·​er ˈlə-vər 

1

a

: a person in love

b

lovers plural : two persons in love with each other

2

: an affectionate or benevolent friend

3

: devotee

a lover of mystery novels

a lover of nature

4

a

: paramour

Her husband found a love letter from her lover.

b

: a person with whom one has sexual relations

He was her first lover.

Synonyms of lover

• fan
• sucker
• enthusiast
• fanatic
• admirer

Examples of lover in a Sentence

His wife accused him of having a secret lover.

She left her husband and ran away with her lover.

Recent Examples on the Web

Jimmy John’s is jumping into the annual Spotify Wrapped frenzy with a deal tailor-made for music lovers and anyone craving a free lunch. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025

Although no single whisky is perfect for everyone, Nikka From The Barrel ticks a lot of boxes for whisky lovers of all stripes. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025

Offering obscure titles, first editions and everything in between, Maxwell’s has been a popular destination for book lovers since 2003. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025

Whether your giftee is a weekend getaway lover or a minimalist packing pro, this bag flexes far above its price. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing lover

• lover boy
• secret lover
• true lover's knot

Rhymes for lover

• cover
• hover
• plover
• discover
• hardcover
• recover
• thereover
• uncover
• rediscover
• undercover

Kids Definition

lover

noun

lov·​er ˈləv-ər 

1

a

: a person in love

b

plural : two persons in love with each other

2

: devotee

a lover of music

3

a

: paramour

b

: a person with whom one has sexual relations

Biographical Definition

Lover

biographical name

Lov·​er ˈlə-vər 

Samuel 1797–1868 Irish novelist