Romeo

noun

Definition of Romeonext
as in lover

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  1. lover
  2. paramour
  3. Don Juan
Noun
  • The move is contentious, with environmentalists supporting the removal, while tribes and horse lovers are heartbroken.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Boating rules Sacramento’s local waterways are an valuable resource for boat-lovers in the area, but changing water conditions and strong currents require operators to stay alert.
    — Haley Parsley July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Swift has been seen about town with famous friends, paramours and even one of her cats from time to time.
    — Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Frankly, any online paramour who asks for money and yet promises a plane should be treated with extreme suspicion.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of paramour
Noun
  • Born in Rome in 1938, Juan Carlos was the son of Don Juan de Borbon, the exiled heir to the Spanish throne.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • After Supergirl, Dunaway continued to land starring roles in movies like Don Juan DeMarco (1994) and The Rules of Attraction (2002).
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of Don Juan
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