boy · noun C /bɔɪ/
boy
A1 a male child or young man
Dictionary examples:
a teenage boy
You've been a very naughty boy!
All right, boys and girls, quiet now!
Learner example:
I hope it's a boy. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)
the boys
B2 a group of male friends
Dictionary example:
I'm going out with the boys tonight.
Learner example:
Then, I went to play football with the boys. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)