boyfriend

A man or boy someone has a romantic relationship with but is not married to.

• This is my boyfriend, Ben.
• She met her boyfriend at college.
• Have you told your boyfriend about the trip?

Similar words: partner

Common phrases: my boyfriend, new boyfriend, have a boyfriend, her boyfriend

A boy or man who is a friend, without a romantic relationship.

• As a child, she played football with her boyfriends.
• Her old diary calls every male friend a boyfriend.
• These boyfriends were school companions, never romantic partners.

Similar words: male friend

Common phrases: childhood boyfriend, school boyfriend