valentine
Definition
Noun: 1. A card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day: A decorative greeting card, often expressing romantic affection or friendship, exchanged on February 14th. 2. A sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day: The person to whom one sends or gives a valentine card; a person affectionately regarded as one's sweetheart or special friend on this day.
Examples
- Noun (Card):
- She received a beautiful handmade valentine in the mail.
- The children made valentines for everyone in their class.
- Noun (Person):
- He asked her, "Will you be my valentine?"
- My valentine took me out for a lovely dinner.
Advanced Usage
- "Be my valentine": A traditional, often direct, question or request asking someone to be one's romantic partner or special person for Valentine's Day.
- He was nervous when he asked her to be his valentine.
- "Secret valentine": A valentine (either a card/gift or the person sending/receiving it) whose identity is not revealed.
- We're doing a secret valentine gift exchange at the office.
Variants and Related Words
- Valentine's Day (proper noun): The holiday on February 14th dedicated to celebrating romantic love and affection.
- We always go out for dinner on Valentine's Day.
Synonyms
- Sweetheart: A person with whom one is in love.
- Beloved: A person who is dearly loved.
- Greeting card: A card sent to convey a message, especially for a holiday.
Noun
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a card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day
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a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
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will you be my valentine?
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