What is "paramour" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "paramour": a woman's lover

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ (Mary-marry-merry distinction) Audio (US) Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. (file) (Mary-marry-merry merger) Audio (US) Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. (file)

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpa.ɹə.mʊə/, /ˈpa.ɹə.mɔː/

Meaning of "paramour": a woman who cohabits with an important man

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ (Mary-marry-merry distinction) Audio (US) Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. (file) (Mary-marry-merry merger) Audio (US) Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. (file)

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpa.ɹə.mʊə/, /ˈpa.ɹə.mɔː/

Synonyms:

beau, mistress, sweetheart, concubine, admirer, courtesan, steady, escort, girlfriend, inamorata, boyfriend, fiancée, courter, doxy, inamorato, fiancé, kept woman,

Antonyms: