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wooer

noun

Definition of wooer

as in boyfriend

a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her of all her wooers, he was the only one who met with her father's approval

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Noun

Both Mickey and Wes are going to find out about Skye’s new boyfriend.

— Megan Vick, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
In reality, 19 was a stressful and lonely time, spent mostly in the libraries of my frigid college town or fighting with my boyfriend in the dining hall.

— Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of boyfriend

Noun

Now comes Netflix’s spin on the romantic comedy to end all romantic comedies, starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden as the characters at the center of literature’s original enemies-to-lovers trope.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

After weeks of wondering who could be up for the mystery James Bond screen test, Deadline has not only found out who the actor is, another suitor is being added to the mix.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Jonathan Taylor remains the headliner of this trade deadline, with the Giants, Vikings and Broncos seen as the main suitors for the Indianapolis Colts running back.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of suitor

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Tom Wright was senior director for strategic planning at the National Security Council under Joe Biden and is now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.

— Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
But injuries to fellow wideouts Tyquan Thorton and Rashee Rice, plus Allen’s own development, have expanded his role.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of fellow

Noun

Justyn Gonzalez and Alexandra Young share enjoyable comedy charm as a fumbling swain and the snappy-retorting object of his affections.

— Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
Between the romantic fantasy of Anna and her two swains, the swoony Tuscan locales bathed in creamy golden light, and the tomatoes, You, Me & Tuscany delivers everything its title promises.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 Apr. 2026

Definition of swain

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