Boyfriend (Noun)
Meaning
A man who is the lover of a man or woman; "if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked"; "When the law changed, Pet could finally married his long-time boyfriend Jim".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She had been dating her boyfriend for three years before they decided to get married.
- His boyfriend surprised him with a romantic getaway to Paris for their anniversary.
- The couple had been together for five years, but her boyfriend still hadn't proposed.
- When the law changed, Pet could finally marry his long-time boyfriend Jim.
- She was hesitant to introduce her new boyfriend to her family due to their past experiences.