English · Family & People
boy
/bɔɪ/
[/bɔɪ/]
a young male child
Beginnernoun
Definition
A boy is a young male child or a male who is not yet an adult.
Example
A small boy waved at the train.
A small boy waved at the train.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, in use since the 1300s.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday talk about people.