lover

The definition of a lover is a sexual partner or a person who deeply enjoys something.

(noun)

An example of a lover is someone who appreciates and savors pinot noir wine.

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See lover in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a person who greatly enjoys something or has great affection for something: a lover of fine wine
  2. a person who loves sexually or romantically; specif.,
    1. either partner in a sexual relationship of any kind
    2. either partner in an adulterous or otherwise illicit sexual relationship
    3. Old-fashioned the illicit male sexual partner of a married woman
    4. a person with regard to his or her degree of sexual skill, responsiveness, etc.
  3. a couple in love with each other or in a sexual relationship with each other

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See lover in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. One who loves another, especially one who feels sexual love.
  2. lovers A couple in love with each other.
  3. a. A paramour.
    b. A sexual partner.
  4. One who is fond of or devoted to something: a lover of fine food.

Related Forms:

  • lovˈer·ly adverb & adj.

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