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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The same can be said about having a beer while watching your favorite movie, or watching your boyfriend look foolish while playing a video game, or dancing in your car in the middle of the day.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, had four catches for 39 yards.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
The superstar dresses to impress while cheering on boyfriend Travis Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs games — and some of her game day jewelry is surprisingly affordable.
—Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The Fortnight singer was spotted at Caesars Superdome with pals Este Haim and Ice Spice to support Travis Kelce, her boyfriend and Chiefs tight end, for the second year in a row following last year’s victory.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, had four catches for 39 yards.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
The superstar dresses to impress while cheering on boyfriend Travis Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs games — and some of her game day jewelry is surprisingly affordable.
—Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The Fortnight singer was spotted at Caesars Superdome with pals Este Haim and Ice Spice to support Travis Kelce, her boyfriend and Chiefs tight end, for the second year in a row following last year’s victory.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boyfriend. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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