lovernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈlʌv.ər/us/ˈlʌv.ɚ/B1 the person you are having a sexual relationship with, but are not married to:
They were friends before they became lovers.
She had a string of lovers before her marriage finally broke up.
B1 someone with a strong liking for something:
an opera lover
nature lovers
More examples
- It's the story of a woman who plots a dastardly revenge on her unfaithful lover.
- He's had a tattoo with the name of a former lover removed, to avoid hurting the feelings of his current inamorata.
- Ellis plays the part of the young lover spurned by his mistress.
- He said that he was America's greatest lover, although I suspect it was tongue in cheek.
- Miss Snowden yesterday launched a vituperative attack on her ex-boss and former lover.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Enthusiasts
- -aholic
- -oholic
- -phile
- aficionado
- anorak
- armchair
- audiophile
- buff
- enthusiast
- faddism
- fanatic
- fanboy
- fandom
- groupie
- hobbyist
- jockey
- junkie
- maniac
- shopaholic
- sucker
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