Boyfriend

usgb/ˈbɔɪfrend/
noun

A male who someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship with.

My boyfriend and I are going to the movies tonight.
Visual representation of "boyfriend" - A male who someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship with.

Often appears as...

  • my boyfriend
  • her boyfriend
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Romantic Relationship

Use 'boyfriend' to specify a loving and committed relationship with a male partner.

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She introduced Tom as her boyfriend at the dinner party.
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Not Just Dating

'Boyfriend' suggests a stable relationship, not a male you're casually dating.

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Emma's boyfriend is coming over for a family dinner tonight.
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Exclusive Term

Use 'boyfriend' to indicate exclusivity, meaning not seeing anyone else romantically.

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I can't go on a date with you; I have a boyfriend.
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