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

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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

a person who greatly enjoys something or has great affection for something: a lover of fine wine
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.
a couple in love with each other or in a sexual relationship with each other

Related Forms:

loverly adjective, adverb

See lover in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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

Related Forms:

lovˈer·ly adverb & adj.

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