lover

noun

lov·​er ˈlə-vər 

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.

Synonyms of lover

• fan
• sucker
• enthusiast
• fanatic
• admirer

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Overnight, the foundation became a staple among makeup artists and beauty lovers worldwide, thanks to its second-skin finish and lit-from-within glow. — Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

The two became lovers and remained together, on and off, for most of the next two decades. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Hvar’s unsung interior, marked by ancient rock walls, 57 species of butterflies, and colorful birds like bee-eaters and hoopoes, is heaven for nature lovers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Based out of the historic Hollywood Roosevelt hotel — site of the first Academy Awards — the festival brings together movie lovers from around the world for four days of theatrical presentations and celebrations of film. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing lover

• lover boy
• secret lover
• true lover's knot

Rhymes for lover

• cover
• hover
• plover
• discover
• hardcover
• recover
• thereover
• uncover
• rediscover
• undercover

Kids Definition

lover

noun

lov·​er ˈləv-ər 

1

a

: a person in love

b

plural : two persons in love with each other

2

: devotee

a lover of music

3

a

: paramour

b

: a person with whom one has sexual relations

Biographical Definition

Lover

biographical name

Lov·​er ˈlə-vər 

Samuel 1797–1868 Irish novelist