valentine
a card or message, usually amatory or sentimental but sometimes satirical or comical, or a token or gift sent by one person to another on Valentine's Day, sometimes anonymously.
a sweetheart chosen or greeted on this day.
a written or other artistic work, message, token, etc., expressing affection for something or someone: His photographic essay is a valentine to Paris.
Origin of valentine
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Other definitions for Valentine (2 of 2)
Saint, died a.d. c270, Christian martyr at Rome.
Also Valentinus. pope a.d. 827.
a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “strong.”
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How to use valentine in a sentence
Maybe it’s because of the pandemic, but this valentine’s Day, so far, there are only three weddings scheduled.
How One Small Maryland Town Became the Marriage Capital of the East Coast in the Early 20th Century | Melissa August | February 11, 2021 | TimeOur valentine’s Day gift is some sunshine for a change, especially in the afternoon.
D.C.-area forecast: Snow and wintry mix taper off this morning, while ice concerns mount for Saturday | David Streit | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostThis year, valentine’s Day will be less sexy, more self-care.
Brands court customers with different tactics this Covid-tinged Valentine’s Day | Erika Wheless | February 11, 2021 | DigidayAbove all, it’s important to remain exclusive with your pod both before and after valentine’s Day.
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a pandemic | Sara Kiley Watson | February 10, 2021 | Popular-ScienceYour partner will think of you every time they use these valentine’s Day gifts.
The best, most practical Valentine’s Day gifts for any kind of partner | PopSci Commerce Team | February 8, 2021 | Popular-Science
When I get older losing my hair/Many years from now/Will you still be sending me a valentine/Birthday greetings, bottle of wine?
Bruce Springsteen’s Bond Moment: The Boss’ Body Beautiful at 64 | Tim Teeman | July 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTActress Ellen Page came out of the closet on valentine's Day at a Human Rights Campaign conference in Las Vegas.
How Likable Is Alec Baldwin After His ‘New York Magazine’ Confessional? | Amy Zimmerman | February 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYour choice to teach love keeps my valentine safer from hate.
Insert painfully true Netflix binge/valentine's Day joke here.
'House of Cards' Returns, R. Kelly to Release New 'Trapped in the Closet' | Culture Team | December 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe most poignant moment comes when Richard starts crying after imagining he and Adele dancing to “My Funny valentine.”
11 Wacky, Moving, Memorable ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Moments (VIDEO) | Chancellor Agard | October 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the poem opens with a call from a bird to all other birds, bidding them rejoice at the return of Saint valentine's day.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems | Geoffrey ChaucerIt is true that he dreams about Saint valentine's day, but that is quite another matter.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems | Geoffrey ChaucerBehind the altar in this chapel is an internationally famous white marble, recumbent "Figure of Lee" which valentine created.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeySo all by coach to my house, where I found my valentine with my wife, and here they drank, and then went away.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel Pepys"Almost the very same thing that you did, monsieur," replied valentine, despondently.
The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence | Eugne Sue
British Dictionary definitions for valentine (1 of 2)
/ (ˈvælənˌtaɪn) /
a card or gift expressing love or affection, sent, often anonymously, to one's sweetheart or satirically to a friend, on Saint Valentine's Day
a sweetheart selected for such a greeting
British Dictionary definitions for Valentine (2 of 2)
/ (ˈvælənˌtaɪn) /
Saint. 3rd century ad, Christian martyr, associated by historical accident with the custom of sending valentines; bishop of Terni. Feast day: Feb 14
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