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BOYFR-end/ˈbɔɪfrend/

A man or boy in a romantic relationship is a boyfriend. My boyfriend is one word. A male friend is just a friend — not automatically a boyfriend. Girlfriend is the matching word for a woman or girl.

Meaning

A man or boy that someone is in a romantic relationship with.

Examples

• “Her boyfriend is a student.”
• “Her boyfriend met us at the station.”
• “He is not my boyfriend — just a friend.”

Good to know

my boyfriend (one word). Contrast: a friend. Pair: girlfriend.

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