Beau

/boʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A boyfriend or male admirer.

She arrived at the party with her beau, looking charming together.

A man who is pleasingly dapper or fashionable.

Every time he stepped out, he was the beau of the neighborhood.

A man who is a frequent or romantic companion.

Her beau often surprises her with flowers on special occasions.

French, literally meaning 'handsome' or 'fine'.

my beau

referring affectionately to one's boyfriend or partner.

beau monde

the fashionable society; the high class.

beaus

plural form of beau.

beauty

a quality that pleases the senses, often linked to physical attractiveness.

A casual term for a boyfriend.

He's just my beau, nothing serious.

An attractive man who is romantically involved.

Look at that beau over there!