Boyfriend

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

Definitions of boyfriend

noun a male partner in a romantic or sexual relationship

Example Sentences

A1 My boyfriend is very kind.

A2 I like to go on walks with my boyfriend.

B1 My boyfriend and I are planning a trip together.

B2 I introduced my boyfriend to my family last weekend.

C1 My boyfriend surprised me with a romantic dinner.

C2 My boyfriend and I have been together for five years.

Examples of boyfriend in a Sentence

formal She introduced her boyfriend to her parents at the family dinner.

informal I'm going out with my boyfriend tonight for dinner and a movie.

slang My boyfriend is the coolest dude I know.

figurative Her new car is like her boyfriend, always needing attention and care.

Grammatical Forms of boyfriend

• past tense: boyfriended
• plural: boyfriends
• comparative: more boyfriendly
• superlative: most boyfriendly
• present tense: boyfriends
• future tense: will boyfriend
• perfect tense: have boyfriended
• continuous tense: is boyfriending
• singular: boyfriend
• positive degree: boyfriend
• infinitive: to boyfriend
• gerund: boyfriending
• participle: boyfriended

Origin and Evolution of boyfriend

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'boyfriend' originated from the combination of 'boy' and 'friend' to refer to a male romantic partner.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the late 19th century to describe a male romantic partner, the term 'boyfriend' has evolved over time to encompass various types of relationships and is now commonly used to refer to a romantic partner regardless of gender.