valentine

Translations

Valentinenoun
Valentines
pl
UK
/ˈvæl.ən.taɪn/
US
/ˈvæl.ən.taɪn/
Valentine was a popular name in the 19th century.
Валентин было популярным именем в 19 веке.
She gave him a valentine on Valentine's Day.
Она подарила ему валентинку на День святого Валентина.
Synonyms
romantic interest
love interest
sweetheart (Valentine card recipient)
recipient of a Valentine
greeting card
love note
Valentine card
Valentineproper noun
UK
/ˈvæl.ən.taɪn/
US
/ˈvæl.ən.taɪn/
Used as a personal name (given name or surname) and in the title Saint Valentine.
Valentineadjective
Attributive use before another noun: 'Valentine card', 'Valentine gift'.

Definitions

Valentinenoun
A card or message, usually sentimental or humorous, sent on Valentine's Day to someone one loves or is romantically interested in.
She received a beautiful valentine from her secret admirer.
A person to whom one sends a valentine card or with whom one is romantically involved on Valentine's Day.
He was thrilled to be her valentine this year.
An affectionate gift given on Valentine's Day.
She bought chocolates as a valentine for her husband.
Valentineproper noun
Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century Christian martyr whose feast is celebrated on 14 February.
The legend of Saint Valentine dates back to the Roman Empire.
A male given name or, less commonly, a surname.
Valentine was born in France and moved to Canada as a child.
Valentineadjective
Relating to or characteristic of Valentine's Day.
The shop was decorated with Valentine colors of red and pink.