valentine's day

Thân thiện

People exchange cards and small gifts on Valentine's Day.

Definition

Proper noun: A specific day, February 14th, traditionally dedicated to the celebration of love and romantic affection, often marked by the exchange of gifts, cards (valentines), or other tokens of affection.

Usage

Valentine's Day is used as the name of the holiday. It is always capitalized. * We are going out for a special dinner on Valentine's Day. * The children exchanged small cards at school for Valentine's Day. * Do you have any plans for Valentine's Day?

Advanced Usage

• "Valentine's Day card": A greeting card given on this holiday.
  • He wrote a heartfelt message in her Valentine's Day card.
• "Valentine's Day gift/present": A gift given to express affection on this day.
  • Flowers and chocolates are classic Valentine's Day gifts.

Variants and Related Words

• Valentine (noun): 1. A greeting card or note sent on Valentine's Day. 2. A person to whom one sends such a card or with whom one shares a romantic relationship on this day.
  • She received a secret valentine in the mail.
  • Will you be my valentine?

Synonyms

• Saint Valentine's Day: The formal name for the holiday.
• February 14th: The calendar date of the holiday.

Related Phrases

• Happy Valentine's Day: The standard greeting used on this day.
  • He called just to say "Happy Valentine's Day."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a day for the exchange of tokens of affection

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Valentine Day
• Valentine's Day
• Saint Valentine's Day
• St Valentine's Day
• February 14