Pronunciation

/ˈboɪ/

Definitions

• Noun: A male child or young man, typically between childhood and adolescence. [“Oxford Dictionary”]
• Pronoun: A male person, often used to refer to someone’s son or a young male friend. [“Cambridge Dictionary”]
• Adjective: Designating someone who is male and young, typically up to the age of 13 or 14. [“Merriam-Webster”]

Phrases

• “A boy scout” refers to a member of a youth organization focused on character development.
• “Schoolboy” or “schoolgirl” denote students, typically younger ones.
• “Tomboy” is a colloquial term for a girl who behaves or dresses like a boy.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The little boy was fascinated by the ants on the sidewalk.”
• Pronoun: “My boy is doing well in his first year of school.”
• Adjective: “The boy’s room was filled with toys and sports equipment.”

Synonyms

• Youth
• Lad
• Young man -少年 (shonen) (Japanese)
• Boyfriend (informal, romantic context)
• Cub Scout (in a scouting context)