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valentine Meaning & Definition

/ˈvaləntaɪn/

What Does Valentine Mean?

As a noun, valentine means An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given the object of one's affection, especially on February 14th. It is also used to mean A person to whom a valentine is given or from whom it is received, especially on February 14th.

Valentine in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈvaləntaɪn/
SynonymsValentine and Valentine's
Pluralvalentines

Valentine Definition (Noun)

  1. An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given the object of one's affection, especially on February 14th.

    Such an extravagant valentine was unexpected.

  2. A person to whom a valentine is given or from whom it is received, especially on February 14th.

    Won't you be my valentine?

Synonyms of Valentine

Valentine synonyms and antonyms →

Valentine in a Sentence

Such an extravagant valentine was unexpected.

Won't you be my valentine?

Word Forms & Grammar

valentine (plural valentines)

Words That Rhyme With Valentine

Origin of Valentine

From Saint Valentine's Day (“day of celebration of romantic love”).

Valentine: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is valentine?

Valentine is a noun.

What is another word for valentine?

Close synonyms of valentine are Valentine and Valentine's. See the full list of valentine synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of valentine?

The plural of valentine is valentines.

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