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?
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Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Learn how to transform trash into valentines from recycled and upcycled materials, such as various containers, paper and other materials that might otherwise end up in the landfill.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
More:Lake Country students made hundreds of Valentine's Day cards for soldiers overseas
Last year, the department received 24,000 valentines.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Shipping: Free standard shipping, Two business days is $12, Next business day is $20
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“Valentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valentine. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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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
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