boyfriend
noun
boy·friend
ˈbȯi-ˌfrend 
1
: a male friend
2
: a frequent or regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship
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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Judy Berman, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Swift made the announcement with the help of boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their New Heights podcast.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Taylor Swift announced her brand-new album in a teaser clip for her boyfriend's podcast Tuesday.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Swift has never had a boyfriend this intimately involved in a new project launch, which has her supporters wondering if wedding bells going to ring anytime soon?
—Lisa France, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 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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