valentine
VALUHN-tyn
Valentine (noun) means a card, gift, or affectionate message sent to someone on Valentine's Day. Example: “He left a handmade valentine on her desk before class.”
noun
1
A card, gift, or affectionate message sent to someone on Valentine's Day.
"He left a handmade valentine on her desk before class."
"They exchanged valentines every February 14th since they started dating."
"She wrote a funny poem inside the valentine she gave her husband."
2
The person to whom such a card or gift is given, or who gives one.
"Will you be my valentine this year?"
"He asked her to be his valentine over dinner at their favourite cafe."
"My little brother picked his teacher as his valentine and drew her a heart."
How to use valentine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Valentine's Day card or gift, or the person you send one to.
Common pairings
send a valentine
be my valentine
a valentine card
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Etymology
Named after Saint Valentine, whose feast day on February 14th became associated with romantic love and the exchanging of cards.
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What does “valentine” mean?
The word “valentine” means a card, gift, or affectionate message sent to someone on Valentine's Day. In plain terms, a Valentine's Day card or gift, or the person you send one to.
How do you pronounce “valentine”?
“Valentine” is pronounced VALUHN-tyn (/ˈvaləntaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “valentine” in a sentence?
Here is “valentine” used in a sentence: “He left a handmade valentine on her desk before class.”
What is another word for “valentine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “valentine” include Valentine's.
What part of speech is “valentine”?
“Valentine” is a noun.
Is “valentine” a common word?
“Valentine” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “valentine” have?
“Valentine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a card, gift, or affectionate message sent to someone on Valentine's Day.
What is the difference between a "valentine" and a "Valentine's Day card"?
A "valentine" is the general term for any card, gift, or affectionate message sent on Valentine's Day, while "Valentine's Day card" specifically refers to the card itself. "Valentine" can also refer to the card or to the person who sends or receives it.
Can "valentine" refer to a person?
Yes, "valentine" can refer to the person to whom a card or gift is given, or who gives one, as in "will you be my valentine?"
Is "valentine" capitalized when used as a common noun?
When "valentine" refers generally to a card or gift, it is usually lowercase, but it is capitalized when referring specifically to Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine.
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