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 cast consists primarily of real Joffrey dancers (whose stories inspired the script) with the Hollywood additions of Neve Campbell (who also co-wrote and produced the film) as Ry, a dancer at the company; Malcolm McDowell as its eccentric director; and James Franco as Ry's boyfriend.
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EW.com, 21 May 2024
Her boyfriend, Tacoa Talley, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison last year in the killing, KWWL reported.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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EW.com, 21 May 2024
Her boyfriend, Tacoa Talley, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison last year in the killing, KWWL reported.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boyfriend. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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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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