boy (Meaning)
boy (n)
a youthful male person
a friendly informal reference to a grown man
a male human offspring
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.
boy (v. t.)
To act as a boy; -- in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of boy
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boy Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The boy raced ahead, his energy seemingly boundless as he chased after his friends.
- As the oldest boy in the family, David felt a sense of responsibility to set a good example for his younger siblings.
- The boy's face lit up with pride as he proudly showed off his artwork to his parents.
- In the distance, the boy spotted a rainbow, his fascination with its vibrant colors evident in his wide grin.
- The boy's curiosity knew no bounds as he asked questions about the world around him.
- 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.
adolescent, teenager, lad, toddler,kid, shaveling, boychick, laddie, youth, boyo
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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.
