boy (Meaning)

Wordnet

boy (n)

a youthful male person

a friendly informal reference to a grown man

a male human offspring

Webster

boy (n.)

A male child, from birth to the age of puberty; a lad; hence, a son.

In various countries, a male servant, laborer, or slave of a native or inferior race; also, any man of such a race.

Webster

boy (v. t.)

To act as a boy; -- in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage.

boy Sentence Examples

  1. The young boy played joyfully in the park, his laughter echoing through the air.
  2. The boy eagerly opened his birthday presents, his eyes wide with excitement.
  3. As a boy, John loved spending time exploring the woods behind his house.
  4. The little boy hugged his teddy bear tightly, finding comfort in its soft embrace.
  5. The boy raced ahead, his energy seemingly boundless as he chased after his friends.
  6. As the oldest boy in the family, David felt a sense of responsibility to set a good example for his younger siblings.
  7. The boy's face lit up with pride as he proudly showed off his artwork to his parents.
  8. In the distance, the boy spotted a rainbow, his fascination with its vibrant colors evident in his wide grin.
  9. The boy's curiosity knew no bounds as he asked questions about the world around him.
  10. With determination in his eyes, the boy practiced diligently, striving to improve his skills with each passing day.

FAQs About the word boy

a youthful male person, a friendly informal reference to a grown man, a male human offspringA male child, from birth to the age of puberty; a lad; hence, a son.

teenager,kid, toddler, lad, adolescent, youngster, sonny, laddie, kiddy, youth

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The young boy played joyfully in the park, his laughter echoing through the air.

The boy eagerly opened his birthday presents, his eyes wide with excitement.

As a boy, John loved spending time exploring the woods behind his house.

The little boy hugged his teddy bear tightly, finding comfort in its soft embrace.