lover
1 of 1noun/ˈlʌvər/
1
one of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other
B1- Sarah's lover surprised her with a bouquet of roses on their anniversary.
- Despite being deeply in love, they chose not to marry and remained each other's lovers for years.
- He wrote heartfelt poetry to express his feelings for his secret lover.
- She couldn't bear the thought of her lover being away for long and eagerly awaited their next reunion.
2
someone who admires, loves, or enjoys a certain thing
- She is a book lover who spends hours in the library.
- The garden is a paradise for nature lovers.
- He’s a dog lover and volunteers at an animal shelter.
- The café is a popular spot for coffee lovers.
- The group of movie lovers watched every new release together.
3
a partner in a sexual or romantic relationship outside marriage