love affair
noun
1
: a romantic attachment or episode between lovers
2
: a lively enthusiasm
America's love affair with baseball
Examples of love affair in a Sentence
the tabloids feel obliged to keep us informed of the love affairs of celebrities, whether we care to know or not
a group of young men united by their love affair with the muscle car
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By Aaron Hutcherson The Washington Post America has a long-standing love affair with burgers of all types.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
In the evenings, Vincent embarks on a surreptitious love affair with Arthur, a soldier on leave — who's also the son of Vincent's governess.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Passionate love affairs, people belonging to the same book club and fishing buddies all fall into this category.
—Gregg D. Caruso, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
The lustful reggaeton-bachata song about a twisted love affair would shock fans upon its release in the spring of 2005.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
In the evenings, Vincent embarks on a surreptitious love affair with Arthur, a soldier on leave — who's also the son of Vincent's governess.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Passionate love affairs, people belonging to the same book club and fishing buddies all fall into this category.
—Gregg D. Caruso, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
The lustful reggaeton-bachata song about a twisted love affair would shock fans upon its release in the spring of 2005.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for love affair
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love%20affair. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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