Definitions
01romantic partner
A1 · Beginner Countable noun
n. a man or boy that you are in a romantic relationship with.
n. a male partner in a romantic or sexual relationship outside of marriage.
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“She invited her boyfriend to meet her parents for dinner on Saturday.”
“After dating for several months, they decided to introduce their boyfriends to their respective social circles at the New Year's Eve party.”
Pitfall
She is going out with her boy friend.
She is going out with her boyfriend.
Write 'boyfriend' as one word when referring to a romantic partner. Using two words ('boy friend') usually implies a male friend who is not a romantic partner.
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02clothing style
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. used to describe women's clothes that are loose and look like men's clothes.
adj. denoting a style of women's clothing designed to be loose-fitting or oversized, mimicking the cut of masculine garments.
“She wore a pair of comfortable boyfriend jeans and a simple white t-shirt.”
“The fashion editor noted that the boyfriend blazer remains a staple for achieving a relaxed yet professional silhouette in contemporary wardrobes.”
Usage
Always used before a noun, such as 'boyfriend jeans' or 'boyfriend blazer'.
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Etymology
From boy + friend.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
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