noun
1.
a man who is a woman's usual or preferred escort or companion
went to the movies with her boyfriend
Synonyms: beau, gentleman friend, swain, young man
Related Word: admirer
2.
a man who shares with a woman a strong and usually sexually oriented mutual attraction
moved in with her boyfriend
Synonyms: beau, beloved, flame, inamorato, lover, steady, sweetheart, truelove
Related Word: crush, heartthrob; fiancé
3.
Synonyms: lover 1, fancy man, man, master, paramour