Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boy
noun
/bɔɪ/
Definition
A young male human, typically a child or adolescent.
Examples
- The boy played in the park with his friends.
- He was just a boy when he learned to ride a bicycle.
- Every boy dreams of becoming a superhero.
Meaning
The term ‘boy’ refers to a male child or young man, often used to describe youth from infancy through teenage years.
Synonyms
- lad
- youth
- young man