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.
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.
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
Amazon Echo Show 5 With its blend of entertainment, communication tools, and smart-home controls, this Echo Show makes a fantastic gift for tech lovers and busy households alike.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
That intimate beginning blossomed into a creative force that has captivated luxury resorts, specialty boutiques, and fashion lovers around the world.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Dec. 2025
As the video draws to a close, McEntire’s character watches as Davis’ character rides off into the sunset on a boat with the lover, only to see the boat soon explode.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lover. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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