girlfriend (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɜːrlˌfrend/

Definition

The person a man or boy is dating regularly.

Examples

• He met his girlfriend at the park.

• She is happy to be his girlfriend.

• They have been girlfriend and boyfriend for two years.

How to Use girlfriend

have a girlfriend (collocation)

To be in a romantic relationship with a girl or woman. — "Many teenagers have a girlfriend or boyfriend."

my girlfriend (collocation)

The girl or woman someone is dating. — "I am going to the cinema with my girlfriend."

Synonyms of girlfriend

Words with a similar meaning to girlfriend:

• partner
• beau
• sweetheart
• lady friend

Antonyms of girlfriend

Words with the opposite meaning to girlfriend:

• boyfriend
• ex-girlfriend

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