boyfriend
noun
boy·friend
ˈbȯi-ˌfrend 
1
: a male friend
2
: a frequent or regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship
Examples of boyfriend in a Sentence
My boyfriend and I have only been dating for a couple of months.
her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
The younger woman has issues, ranging from a bad boyfriend to substance-abuse problems.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Defense rests its case Karen Read's defense team rested its case Wednesday in the Massachusetts woman's second murder trial over the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe, after contentious cross-examination of its final witness.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Britten is Randle's boyfriend, according to ABC-affiliate station WPVI, citing police.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 June 2025
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boyfriend. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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boyfriend
noun
boy·friend
ˈbȯi-ˌfrend
1
: a male friend
2
: a frequent or regular male companion in a romantic relationship
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