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BNC: 12356 COCA: 17861

valentine

valentine /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/ noun
plural valentines
valentine
/ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
noun
plural valentines
Learner's definition of VALENTINE
[count]
: a card or gift that you give usually to someone you love on Valentine's Day(情人节送给情人的)贺卡,礼物
: a person you give a valentine to(情人节向其赠送礼物的)情人
BNC: 12356 COCA: 17861

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

Example Sentences

Won't you be my Valentine?
Recent Examples on the Web Christopher Palmer received a valentine from classmate Jennifer Sue Delgado back in the ‘80s at Westwood Terrace Elementary school in San Antonio, Texas. Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 5 June 2022 More than 34 years have passed since Christopher received that valentine from Jennifer Delgado. Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 5 June 2022 The result is a spellbinding duet by Mescal and Frankie Corio, a real discovery as Sophie, a precocious and watchful daughter with a valentine of a face. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2022 Drawing upon personal recordings and home videos, director Amy Poehler has served up a warm valentine that leans into celebrating their lives and away from the tabloid fodder. Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 Mar. 2022 Best valentine’s memory was when my ex-boyfriend blind folded me and took me to a trail of flowers that led to a romantic dinner on the beach in Mexico. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2022 Fans of the animal fivesome can get their own valentine hand-painted by one of the otters by visiting the Living Shores Aquarium gift shop on Valentine's Day. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 11 Feb. 2022 Even from another dimension, Michael was still being a good valentine. Margo Newman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022 Paper lanterns of another kind can also be lit and sent soaring skyward, along with a special message written with your valentine. Chris Dwyer, CNN, 9 Feb. 2022 See More

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
BNC: 12356 COCA: 17861

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