noun
someone who likes a particular thing very much
She's a lover of old movies.
He's an animal lover.
Common phrases & grammar
animal lover · music lover · nature lover · art lover
lover of + noun
a/an + noun + lover
American English
How to pronounce lover
nounB1Common word
LUHver
/ˈlə.vɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
someone who likes a particular thing very much
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
noun
someone's romantic or sexual partner
She discovered that her husband had a lover.
He met his former lover for coffee.
Good to know
Lover can suggest a sexual relationship or an affair. For a normal romantic relationship, partner or boyfriend/girlfriend is often more natural.
Common phrases & grammar
secret lover · former lover · long-term lover · have a lover
someone's lover
be + someone's lover
Useful expressions
to have sex, usually in a romantic way
They still make love.