noun
- plural of beau; boyfriends or male romantic partners
Usage: somewhat old-fashioned
Examples
- She had several beaus competing for her attention at the dance.
- The young ladies were accompanied by their beaus to the formal dinner.
- In those days, proper beaus would call on their sweethearts with flowers.
- Her parents wanted to meet all of her beaus before approving of any courtship.
- The debutante ball was filled with eligible beaus from prominent families.