Definition of "lover" in English

noun

1. One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.

2. A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.

   • 2018 January 17, "Libra Woman: Personality Traits: Love & More", Astrology.com http://www.astrology.com/libra-woman.html A Libra woman seems to always be in love - either with her long term partner or with an ever-changing series of rotating lovers.

3. A person who loves something.

   • a lover of fine wines
   • a lover of his/her own country

4. (West Country, with "my") An informal term of address for any friend.

   • All right, my lover?

noun

1. Obsolete form of louver.