Synonyms of boyfriend

boyfriend

noun

ˈbȯi-ˌfrend 

as in beau

a male romantic companion

her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beau
• boy
• husband
• man
• swain
• lover
• old man
• fellow
• sweetie
• sweetheart
• fiancé
• crush
• admirer
• beloved
• groom
• steady
• suitor
• valentine
• wooer
• favorite
• dear
• darling
• date
• sweet
• flame
• gigolo
• love
• escort
• soulmate
• honey
• significant other
• spark
• gallant
• sparker
• sweetie pie
• intended
• squeeze
• fancy man

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boyfriend

The accompanying music video, out now, finds Rodrigo cleaning up after a party at her boyfriend’s apartment (Ben Marshall) while fantasizing about meeting his family, which includes his mother, Nixon. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Edison mentions an abusive boyfriend of Leonora’s, and there is one scene, set at a public park, where some of Arlo’s suppressed trauma flares violently into the open. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Hernandez Rivera’s boyfriend and two youngest children were in the car with her when the shooting occurred, per WMAQ. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

But there’s more to Anderson’s recent career-best run of form than the advice of her Super Bowl-champion boyfriend. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026