A boyfriend is a male partner in a romantic relationship. In contrast to girlfriend, the term is rarely used in reference to non-romantic relationships.

See also: significant other


In fashion design, primarily in ready-to-wear lines, boyfriend is any style for women's clothing that was modified from a corresponding men's garment. Examples include boyfriend jackets and boyfriend jeans, which are more unisex in appearance than most women's jackets or pants while they are still designed for the female form.