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love affair
noun
1
: a romantic attachment or episode between lovers
2
: a lively enthusiasm
America's love affair with baseball
Examples of love affair in a Sentence
the tabloids feel obliged to keep us informed of the love affairs of celebrities, whether we care to know or not
a group of young men united by their love affair with the muscle car
Recent Examples on the Web
The film is intercut with Carville’s present-day efforts to get President Biden to forgo seeking re-election and with the 30-year love affair between Carville and Republican operative Mary Matalin.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson explore power dynamics with a high-stakes love affair in the trailer for the erotic thriller Babygirl.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
Their dallying tartness charts an ongoing conversation on the renowned love affair of sour and spice in Mexican cuisine — one worth celebrating.
—Andrea Aliseda, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
But Will Reeve only knew that side of his dad − whose four star turns as Superman arguably ignited our big-screen love affair with superheroes − on celluloid.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Cite this Entry
“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love%20affair. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
love affair
noun
: a romantic relationship or incident between lovers
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