Meaning & Definition of word "Beau"

Beau

/boʊ/

noun:

  • 1. A boyfriend or male admirer.
    • Example: She arrived at the party with her beau, looking charming together.
  • 2. A man who is pleasingly dapper or fashionable.
    • Example: Every time he stepped out, he was the beau of the neighborhood.
  • 3. A man who is a frequent or romantic companion.
    • Example: Her beau often surprises her with flowers on special occasions.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

my beau:

referring affectionately to one's boyfriend or partner.

beau monde:

the fashionable society; the high class.

Related Words

beaus:

plural form of beau.

beauty:

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

Slang Meanings of beau

Meaning: A casual term for a boyfriend.

Example Sentence: He's just my beau, nothing serious.

Meaning: An attractive man who is romantically involved.

Example Sentence: Look at that beau over there!