Beau

usgb/bəʊ/
noun

A man who is the boyfriend or lover of a woman.

She introduced Tom as her latest beau.
Visual representation of "beau" - A man who is the boyfriend or lover of a woman

Often appears as...

  • her new beau
  • latest beau
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Romantic Context

Use 'beau' when referring to someone's romantic partner in a slightly old-fashioned or playful way.

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Her grandmother asked if she had a beau.
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Not for Women

'Beau' refers to a male partner, never a female. For a woman, you would usually say 'girlfriend' or 'belle'.

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He proudly talked about his beau, not using the more common 'boyfriend'.
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Slight Elegance

'Beau' can imply a sense of class and charm, more than generic terms like 'boyfriend'.

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She admired her friend's beau for his polite manner.
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