valentine

noun

val·​en·​tine ˈva-lən-ˌtīn How to pronounce valentine (audio)
1
: a sweetheart chosen or complimented on Valentine's Day
2
a
: a gift or greeting sent or given especially to a sweetheart on Valentine's Day
especially : a greeting card sent on this day
b
: something (such as a movie or piece of writing) expressing uncritical praise or affection : tribute

Examples of valentine in a Sentence

Won't you be my valentine?
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While delivering the final eulogy for Ethel at her memorial on Wednesday, Biden brought up that valentine as a cherished possession of his. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Ethel Kennedy's daughter Kerry Kennedy is showing off some of her late mother's best homemade valentines, which were mentioned multiple times at Ethel's memorial service this week. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 The production, their first professional collaboration, often feels like a mournful valentine to him (even down to its opening date). Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024 And according to this year's results, Wisconsin residents should be giving Hershey kisses to their valentines. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for valentine 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English valentyn, after Seint Valentynes day

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of valentine was in the 15th century

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“Valentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valentine. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

valentine

noun
val·​en·​tine ˈval-ən-ˌtīn How to pronounce valentine (audio)
1
: a sweetheart given something as a sign of affection on Valentine's Day
2
: a gift or greeting sent or given on Valentine's Day
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