valentine
noun
val·en·tine
ˈva-lən-ˌtīn 
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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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 20 Feb. 2025
In the far corner of the room, arts and crafts to make valentines were laid out.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Adam's valentines 🎨 Murals: Art is everywhere in Nashville.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
Meghan Markle is missing her valentine, Prince Harry.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Valentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valentine. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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valentine
noun
val·en·tine
ˈval-ən-ˌtīn
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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