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?

Recent Examples on the Web

Starring Ryan Gosling as a Hollywood stuntman with a name that could adorn an adult-film star — Colt Seavers — Fall Guy is an exceptionally nimble, clever movie about the people who make movies, as well as a valentine to Hollywood's small but tough population of stunt artists. —Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon spent Valentine’s Day with their forever valentines — their 12-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English valentyn, after Seint Valentynes day

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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