Lover

/ˈlʌvər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is in love with someone, or who has a romantic relationship with someone.

She introduced her new lover to her friends at the party.

A person who enjoys a particular activity or thing.

He is a lover of classical music and attends concerts regularly.

A person who engages in sexual activity with another person.

They were once lovers but decided to remain just friends.

A person who shows great enthusiasm for something.

As a lover of nature, she spends every weekend hiking in the mountains.

From Middle English 'lover', from Old English 'lufere', from 'lufu' meaning love.

love you to bits

To love someone very much.

lovers' quarrel

A disagreement between lovers.

love at first sight

Instant attraction to someone upon first meeting.

no strings attached

A romantic relationship without emotional ties or commitments.

beloved

A person who is dearly loved.

romance

A relationship characterized by love and affection.

affection

A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

affair

A romantic relationship, typically one that is secret or illicit.

Bae

He's my bae, my favorite lover.

Main squeeze

She's my main squeeze; we've been together for years.

Stud

He's such a stud, all the ladies love him.

Honey

Hey honey, when do you want to go out?