Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swain
noun
/sweɪn/
Definition
A young man, especially one who is in love or courting.
Examples
- The swain declared his love under the moonlight.
- In the novel, the heroine is pursued by a charming swain.
- As the swains gathered at the village fair, laughter and music filled the air.
Meaning
The word ‘swain’ typically refers to a young man who is a suitor or lover, often used in a romantic context.
Synonyms
- suitor
- lover
- young man
- beau
