beaus

[bohz]

beaus Definition

  • 1a boyfriend or male admirer
  • 2a fashionable young man

Using beaus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beaus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She had many beaus in her youth.

  • Example

    He was a popular beau among the ladies.

  • Example

    The party was full of young beaus and belles.

  • Example

    He dressed like a true beau, with a tailored suit and polished shoes.

beaus Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with beaus

  • belle and beau

    a couple who are both attractive and fashionable

    Example

    They were the belle and beau of the ball, turning heads with their stunning outfits.

  • the fashionable world; high society

    Example

    She was invited to all the exclusive parties of the beau monde.

  • a gracious or magnanimous gesture

    Example

    It was a beau geste on his part to offer to pay for everyone's dinner.

Origins of beaus

from French 'beau', meaning 'beautiful'

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Summary: beaus in Brief

'Beaus' [bohz] refer to male admirers or fashionable young men. It is often used to describe a woman's boyfriend or suitor, as in 'She had many beaus in her youth.' The term also extends into phrases like 'belle and beau,' denoting an attractive and fashionable couple, and 'beau monde,' referring to high society.