1. a situation in which one person regards another as a friend only, without romantic or sexual interest
Usage: informal; often used in plural to refer to multiple instances or contexts

1. to regard or treat someone as a friend only, rejecting their romantic or sexual advances
Usage: informal; third-person singular present tense of 'friendzone'

Examples

• He felt like he was stuck in one of those friendzones where she only saw him as a buddy.
• She friendzones every guy who asks her out because she's focused on her career.
• After years of hoping, he realized she friendzones all her romantic interests.
• The movie explores how friendzones develop when feelings aren't mutual.
• He friendzones his coworker gently by suggesting they keep things professional.
• Many people experience friendzones at some point in their dating lives.