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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Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
In an underdeveloped twist, Clark persuades his skeptical assistant, Kat (Lukita Maxwell), and her more gullible boyfriend, Bobby (Finn Bennett), to enter the Backrooms with him, armed with Bobby’s camcorder.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
In another ab-baring wedding guest look, Maddy arrived at the nuptials of her ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend in a revealing green gown and feather boa.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
The episode ended with Fern yelling to her Nazi boyfriend Wayne that Rue had broken into the safe in Laurie's basement.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boyfriend. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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